2-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-enone

CAS: 80-71-7

Ref. 3D-FH140032

Product Information

• Name: 2-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-enone
• Synonyms: (3R)-3-methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione, (3S)-3-methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione, 2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 2-hydroxy-3-methyl-, 2-Hydroxy-1-methyl-1-cyclopentene-3-one, 2-Hydroxy-1-methylcyclopenten-3-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-Methylcyclopent-2-Enone, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentene-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopentenone, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one, 3-Methyl-2-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone, 3-Methylcyclopent-2-en-2-ol-1-one, 3-Methylcyclopentane-1,2-dione, Corylon, Corylone, Cycloten, Cyclotene, Cyclotene (odorant), Maple Lactone, Methyl cyclopentenlone, Methyl cyclopentenolone, Methylcyclopentenolone, NSC 133445, NSC 84226

Description

2-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-enone is a chemical species that is commonly found in Chinese herbs. It has been shown to have a number of applications, including as an ingredient in wastewater treatment, light emission, and process optimization. 2-Hydroxy-3-methylcyclopent-2-enone can be synthesized by reacting hydrochloric acid with acetone and formaldehyde. The reaction mechanism is not yet fully understood. Clinical studies show that 2-hydroxy-3 methylcyclopentane carboxylic acid has the potential to treat cancerous tumors in vitro.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 112.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%