2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

CAS NO.：1004-36-0
Empirical Formula: C7H8O2
Molecular Weight: 124.14
MDL number: MFCD00006579
EINECS: 213-719-1
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What is 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one?

Chemical properties

2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one is white to beige crystalline powder or crystals

The Uses of 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one is used as a fragrance ingredient.

The Uses of 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrone is used as a chemical and organic intermediate. It can be used in agrochemical, pharmaceutical and dyestuff field.

Reactions

2,6-dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one reacts with Phosgene at room temperature could yield 2,6-bis(4′-chloro-2′,6′-dimethylphenyl)-4H-pyran-4-one, and 2-(4′-chloro-2′,6′-dimethylphenyl)-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one[1].

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 73, p. 300, 1951 DOI: 10.1021/ja01145a098

References

[1] Belsky, I. “The reaction of phosgene with 2,6-dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one.” Tetrahedron 28 4 (1972): Pages 1001-1008.

Properties of 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

Melting point:	133-137 °C(lit.)
Boiling point:	248-250 °C(lit.)
Density	0.9953
refractive index	1.5300 (estimate)
Flash point:	248-250°C
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
form	Crystalline Powder or Crystals
color	White to beige
Water Solubility	Slightly soluble in water.
BRN	107418
CAS DataBase Reference	1004-36-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	4H-Pyran-4-one, 2,6-dimethyl-(1004-36-0)
EPA Substance Registry System	2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one (1004-36-0)