Compound Q&A
What is 3-Methyldihydro-2,5-furandione (CAS: 4100-80-5)?
Answer
3-Methyldihydro-2,5-furandione, also known as 3-Methyltetrahydrofuran-2,5-dione, is a colorless to pale yellow liquid. It has a fruity odor and is used in various applications such as flavoring agents, pharmaceuticals, and chemical intermediates. Its chemical formula is C6H8O4 and it has a molecular weight of 144.12 g/mol. This compound is soluble in water and ethanol and has a pKa of 4.2 at 25°C.
About
CAS No
4100-80-5
English Name
3-Methyldihydro-2,5-furandione
Molecular Formula
C5H6O3
Molecular Weight
114.09999999999998 g/mol
SMILES
CC1CC(=O)OC1=O
InChIKey
DFATXMYLKPCSCX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-09-28 00:26
