3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione

CAS: 13494-06-9

Ref. 3D-FD35600

Product Information

• Name: 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione
• Synonyms: 2-Hydroxy-3,4-dimethyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione is a hydroxypropyl cellulose that can be used as a sample preparation agent in the analysis of cyclic compounds. It is also used in the production of emulsions and as an additive to resins. 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione has been postulated to be an intermediate in the synthesis of maltol from acetone and propylene glycol. The diols form a mixture of isomers. The mixture contains mainly 3,4-dimethyl-1,2-cyclohexanedione with minor amounts of 2,3-, 4-, and 5-,6-, 7-, 8-, 9-, 10-, 11-, 12-, 13-, 14-, 15-, 16-. 3,4-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione has been detected as a component in tobacco smoke. This component has been monitored for its profile and levels by gas

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 126.15 g/mol
• Formula: C₇H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Pale yellow to yellow solid.
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H10O2/c1-4-3-6(8)7(9)5(4)2/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=WGAVDEVFJDQIMZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CC(=O)C(=O)C1C