2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-dione, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-dione acts as a synthetic intermediate. It is an important starting material, exemplified in a formal synthesis of acorone. It is also used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.

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Applications
2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-dione acts as a synthetic intermediate. It is an important starting material, exemplified in a formal synthesis of acorone. It is also used in Organic Synthesis, Pharmaceuticals, Agrochemicals.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol ( 0.1 g/mL). Insoluble in water.

Notes
Hygroscopic. Store at -20°C. Incompatible with oxidizing agents and moisture.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1193-55-1
• Molecular Formula: C7H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 126.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00001587
• InChI Key: VSGJHHIAMHUZKF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione, 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-methyl, 1,3-dimethylcycloadipic ketone, 2-methyl-1,3-cyclohexandione, 1-methyl-2,6-cyclohexanedione, ghl.pd_mitscher_leg0.98, 2-methylcyclohexan-1,3-dion, 2-methyl-cyclohexane-1,3-dione, pubchem15384, acmc-209a2g
• PubChem CID: 70945
• IUPAC Name: 2-methylcyclohexane-1,3-dione
• SMILES: CC1C(=O)CCCC1=O

• Melting Point: 204°C to 208°C
• Quantity: 5 g
• Beilstein: 1281598
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol ( 0.1g/mL). Insoluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 126.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Methylcyclohexane-1,3-dione

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