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Dimedone, 98%

Catalog No. AAA1014014
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CAS: 126-81-8 | C8H12O2 | 140.18 g/mol

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

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

Specifications

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
EINECSNumber 204-804-4
RTECSNumber GV0345000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only

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