Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of Pregn-4-ene-3,6,20-trione (CAS: 2243-08-5)?
Answer
Pregn-4-ene-3,6,20-trione (CAS: 2243-08-5) is a cyclic ketone with a molecular weight of approximately 282.35 g/mol. It is a white crystalline solid with a melting point around 133-135°C and a boiling point above 300°C. This compound has a low solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents like ethanol and acetone. It is moderately reactive, particularly towards nucleophilic attacks and hydrogenation reactions.
About
CAS No
2243-08-5
English Name
Pregn-4-ene-3,6,20-trione
Molecular Formula
C21H28O3
Molecular Weight
328.45 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C1CCC2C1(CCC3C2CC(=O)C4=CC(=O)CCC34C)C
InChIKey
LASCNIPXMJNRGS-HGUQNLGYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-25 22:28
