Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of 4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one (CAS: 14901-07-6)?
Answer
4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one (CAS: 14901-07-6) is primarily used in the pharmaceutical industry as a building block for synthesizing drugs and bioactive compounds. It also finds applications in research for organic synthesis and in the fragrance industry due to its aromatic characteristics. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the production of certain polymers and specialty chemicals.
About
CAS No
14901-07-6
English Name
4-(2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-1-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one
Molecular Formula
C13H20O
Molecular Weight
192.3 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C=CC1=C(C)CCCC1(C)C
InChIKey
PSQYTAPXSHCGMF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-25 01:08
