3-Methylglutaric anhydride

Ref. 3D-FM57993

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methylglutaric anhydride
• Synonyms: 4-Methyltetrahydropyran-2,6-dione4-Methyltetrahydropyran-2,6-quinoneM47809_Aldrich
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methylglutaric anhydride is a chemical compound that is a desymmetrization agent. It has the ability to convert linear fatty acids into cyclic fatty acids. 3-Methylglutaric anhydride has been shown to be highly cytotoxic and can induce cancer cell death. This product also has anti-inflammatory properties, which may be due to its inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 128.13 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₈O₃
• Purity: Min. 95%
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H8O3/c1-4-2-5(7)9-6(8)3-4/h4H,2-3H2,1H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=MGICRVTUCPFQQZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CC(=O)OC(=O)C1