Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 2,2-Dimethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (CAS: 15231-78-4)?
Answer
2,2-Dimethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (CAS: 15231-78-4) is a white crystalline solid with a molecular weight of approximately 282.27 g/mol. It has limited solubility in water but is more soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone, and dimethyl sulfoxide. The compound exhibits good stability under normal conditions but is reactive towards reducing agents. Its reactivity makes it useful in various organic synthesis reactions.
About
CAS No
15231-78-4
English Name
2,2-Dimethyl-5-phenyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione
Molecular Formula
C12H12O4
Molecular Weight
220.224 g/mol
SMILES
CC1(OC(=O)C(C(=O)O1)C2=CC=CC=C2)C
InChIKey
NTUAHNQWHPQAMB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-12-31 16:28
