Compound Q&A
What is 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one (CAS: 4940-11-8)?
Answer
2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one, with the CAS number 4940-11-8, is a cyclic ester compound commonly known as ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one. It has the chemical formula C6H10O3 and is characterized by its six-membered lactone ring structure. This compound is often used as an intermediate in organic synthesis and is known for its mild reactivity and stability under normal conditions.
About
CAS No
4940-11-8
English Name
2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
Molecular Formula
C7H8O3
Molecular Weight
140.14 g/mol
SMILES
CCc1occc(=O)c1O
InChIKey
YIKYNHJUKRTCJL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
