2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione

CAS: 20547-99-3

Ref. 3D-VAA54799

Produktinformation

• Name: 2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione
• Marke: Biosynth

Beschreibung

2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione is a diketone that is produced from the shikimate pathway. It is used in organic synthesis as a carbon source and to produce volatile compounds. 2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione has been shown to be an attractant for mosquitoes and other insects. This compound also has pheromone activity which may be due to the presence of different isomers. 2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione can be found in solution form as well as in solid form with a melting point of 156°C. The compound can also be identified using various biochemical markers (e.g., esterase) or by biological studies on subcultures of bacteria or fungi.

Chemische Eigenschaften

• Molekulargewicht: 154.21 g/mol
• Formel: C₉H₁₄O₂
• Reinheit: Min. 95%