Compound Q&A
What is 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione (CAS: 520-45-6)?
Answer
3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione (CAS: 520-45-6) is a synthetic organic compound with the molecular formula C8H10O4. It features a pyranone ring substituted with acetyl and methyl groups, making it a key intermediate in pharmaceutical and chemical research. This compound is typically a white solid with specific solubility properties and is used for its structural versatility in functional group synthesis.
About
CAS No
520-45-6
English Name
3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
Molecular Weight
168.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)c1c(O)cc(C)oc1=O
InChIKey
PGRHXDWITVMQBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
