2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione

CAS: 765-69-5

Ref. 3D-FM07825

Product Information

• Name: 2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione is an organic compound that contains a benzofuran derivative. The skeleton of this molecule can be derived from the hydrogenation of cyclopentanol. 2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione is a reaction intermediate in the synthesis of cardiotonic steroids. It reacts with metal chlorides to form methylene chloride and hydrogen chloride. 2-Methylcyclopentane-1,3-dione is also used as a reagent for borohydride reduction and as an enolate in the aldol cyclization reaction. This molecule also has acidic properties due to its carbonyl group and can form hydrogen bonds with other molecules, such as β-unsaturated ketones.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 112.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Purity: Min. 98%
• Color/Form: Powder
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-5(7)2-3-6(4)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=HXZILEQYFQYQCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1C(=O)CCC1=O