2,2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione

CAS: 562-13-0

Ref. 3D-AAA56213

Product Information

• Name: 2,2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2,2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione is a compound that has been shown to be an intermediate in the taxol synthesis. It is an ester that can be alkylated and has been shown to have intramolecular or intermolecular alkylation through its ring system. The crystal structure analysis of this compound was done by x-ray diffraction and it was found to have key structural features for the synthesis of taxanes. 2,2-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of taxol. It also shows enzymatic activity because it is a substrate for alcohol dehydrogenase. This molecule has been synthesized from different types of alcohols including methanol and ethanol via nitro reduction.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 140.18 g/mol
• Formula: C₈H₁₂O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%