3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Dehydroacetic acid
Linear Formula:  C8H8O4
Molecular Weight:  168.15 g/mol
CAS Number: 520-45-6

Properties

Water Solubility 0.5 g/l at 25 °C
Assay Purity >=99%
B pt. 270 °C (lit.)
M pt. 111-113 °C (lit.)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302
Precautionary Statement  P264 - P270 - P301 + P312 - P501
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Warning
HS Code 98020000
Flash point 157 °C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
UN Number NA

Description

Application
Intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. Production of heterocyclic compounds. Research chemical in medicinal chemistry. Used in fine chemical and organic synthesis laboratories.

Purpose
The main purpose of this compound is to- Serve as a building block for complex organic molecules. Support synthesis of biologically active compounds. Aid research in medicinal and synthetic chemistry.

General Description
3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2 4(3H)-dione is a heterocyclic organic compound containing a pyran ring with ketone functional groups.It is used mainly as a chemical intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis. The compound contains reactive diketone and pyran functionalities making it useful in heterocyclic chemistry.