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3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione

99%

Synonym(s):

2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, Maple lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O2
CAS Number:
765-70-8
Molecular Weight:
112.13
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
NACRES:
NA.22
PubChem Substance ID:
24850751
EC Number:
212-154-8
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
2076520
MDL number:
MFCD00001417
Assay:
99%
Form:
solid
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Quality Level

100

assay

99%

form

solid

mp

104-108 °C (lit.)

functional group

ketone

SMILES string

CC1CCC(=O)C1=O

InChI

1S/C6H8O2/c1-4-2-3-5(7)6(4)8/h4H,2-3H2,1H3

InChI key

OACYKCIZDVVNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione is present in coffee and is capable of scavenging peroxynitrite. It also has anti-inflammatory effects.

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids

wgk

WGK 3

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

ppe

Eyeshields, Gloves, type N95 (US)

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MKCB2297V
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MKBX5998V
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M Mozaffarieh et al.
Survey of ophthalmology, 53(5), 479-505 (2008-10-22)
Glaucomatous optic neuropathy implies loss of retinal ganglion cells, including their axons, and a major tissue remodeling, especially in the optic nerve head. Although increased intraocular pressure is a major risk factor for glaucomatous optic neuropathy, there is little doubt
Seo Young Choi et al.
Biochimica et biophysica acta, 1770(12), 1612-1619 (2007-10-13)
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors (PPARs) are members of the nuclear hormone receptor superfamily that plays a pivotal role in regulating inflammatory gene expression. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of coffee extract, 3-methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione (3-MCP) on PPARs in
Jae Heun Chung et al.
Journal of agricultural and food chemistry, 55(16), 6787-6792 (2007-07-17)
Activation of the redox-sensitive transcription factor, nuclear factor-kappa B (NF-kappaB), plays a central role in inflammation and aging processes by inducing pro-inflammatory genes. The present study was designed to unravel the molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-inflammation effects of 3-methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione (3-MCP)
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Global Trade Item Number

SKUGTIN
178500-10G04061838753830