Compound Q&A
What is 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione (CAS: 765-69-5)?
Answer
2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione is an organic compound with the chemical formula C6H8O2. It is a cyclic diketone characterized by two ketone groups on adjacent carbon atoms in a five-membered ring, with a methyl group attached to one of the ring carbons. This compound is commonly used as an intermediate in organic synthesis due to its reactivity and structural versatility.
About
CAS No
765-69-5
English Name
2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
Molecular Weight
112.13 g/mol
SMILES
CC1C(=O)CCC1=O
InChIKey
HXZILEQYFQYQCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-28 11:52
