Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,2,6-Trimethyl-4H-1,3-dioxin-4-one (CAS: 5394-63-8)?
Answer
2,2,6-Trimethyl-4H-1,3-dioxin-4-one is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 132.15 g/mol. It is only slightly soluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. The compound is known for its reactivity, particularly in nucleophilic substitution reactions. It is stable under normal laboratory conditions but should be protected from strong reducing agents and bases.
About
CAS No
5394-63-8
English Name
2,2,6-Trimethyl-4H-1,3-dioxin-4-one
Molecular Formula
C7H10O3
Molecular Weight
142.15 g/mol
SMILES
CC1=CC(=O)OC(O1)(C)C
InChIKey
XFRBXZCBOYNMJP-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-09 08:06
