Cyclohexane-1,2-dione

CAS: 765-87-7

Ref. 3D-FC16073

Product Information

• Name: Cyclohexane-1,2-dione
• Synonyms: 1,2-Cyclohexanedione
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Cyclohexane-1,2-dione is a natural compound that can be found in kidney beans and other plants. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of tumor cells in vitro. Cyclohexane-1,2-dione binds to DNA polymerase, preventing replication and transcription. This reaction mechanism is similar to that of the rifamycins. Cyclohexane-1,2-dione has also been shown to bind enzymes such as nitrite ion reductase with high affinity and inhibit their activity. Cyclohexane-1,2-dione is chemically stable and does not react with metal ions or form stable complexes with biological molecules. The redox potentials for this molecule are -0.42 V (5/6) under aerobic conditions and -0.52 V (5/6) under anaerobic conditions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 112.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 96.5%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c7-5-3-1-2-4-6(5)8/h1-4H2
• InChI key: InChIKey=OILAIQUEIWYQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: O=C1CCCCC1=O