Dimedone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Reagent used in synthesis of fused 3-methylfuransDimedone is used in organic chemistry to identify the presence of aldehyde group. It is also used as a catalyst in the formation of transition-metal complexes. Further, it is also employed in colorimetry, crystallography, luminescence and spectrophotometric analysis. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of naturally occurring fused 3-methylfurans.

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Applications
Reagent used in synthesis of fused 3-methylfuransDimedone is used in organic chemistry to identify the presence of aldehyde group. It is also used as a catalyst in the formation of transition-metal complexes. Further, it is also employed in colorimetry, crystallography, luminescence and spectrophotometric analysis. In addition to this, it is used in the synthesis of naturally occurring fused 3-methylfurans.

Solubility
Soluble in methanol, ethanol, benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.

Notes
Light sensitive. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 126-81-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 140.18
• MDL Number: MFCD00001588
• InChI Key: BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: dimedone, 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione, cyclomethone, medon, methone, dimedon, methon, 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 5,5-dimethyl, 5,5-dimethyldihydroresorcinol, 5,5-dimethylhydroresorcinol
• PubChem CID: 31358
• IUPAC Name: 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione
• SMILES: CC1(C)CC(=O)CC(=O)C1

• Melting Point: 146°C to 150°C
• Quantity: 25 g
• Beilstein: 471489
• Merck Index: 14,3242
• Solubility Information: Soluble in methanol,ethanol,benzene and chloroform. Slightly soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 140.18
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: Dimedone

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