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3-Methyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione

99%

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Synonym(s):
2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one, Maple lactone
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
112.13
Beilstein:
2076520
EC Number:
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

99%

form

solid

mp

104-108 °C (lit.)

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

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solid

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solid

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mp

104-108 °C (lit.)

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3-5 °C (lit.)

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81-83 °C (lit.)

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31-35 °C (lit.)

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 Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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