Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (CAS: 118-71-8)?
Answer
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one (CAS: 118-71-8) is widely used in pharmaceutical research for the synthesis of bioactive compounds. It also finds applications in the fragrance industry as a component in perfumes and flavoring agents. Additionally, it is used in the production of certain polymers and as a building block in organic chemistry for creating more complex molecules.
About
CAS No
118-71-8
English Name
3-Hydroxy-2-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula
C6H6O3
Molecular Weight
126.11099999999998 g/mol
SMILES
Cc1occc(=O)c1O
InChIKey
XPCTZQVDEJYUGT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:07
