Compound Q&A
What are the physical and chemical properties of 4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylhexan-3-one (CAS: 815-77-0)?
Answer
4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylhexan-3-one (CAS: 815-77-0) is a colorless to light yellow liquid with a fruity odor. It has a molecular weight of 162.23 g/mol. The compound is slightly soluble in water (0.4 g/100 mL at 25°C) and soluble in ethanol and acetone. It is reactive towards acidic and basic conditions, and it can undergo intramolecular esterification and dehydration reactions.
About
CAS No
815-77-0
English Name
4-Hydroxy-2,5-dimethylhexan-3-one
Molecular Formula
C8H16O2
Molecular Weight
144.21 g/mol
SMILES
CC(C)C(C(=O)C(C)C)O
InChIKey
SMYRRYXXNJLYLY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Last Updated: 2026-03-04 21:35
