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HomeProduct name list2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

Synonym(s):2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

  • CAS NO.:765-69-5
  • Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
  • Molecular Weight: 112.13
  • MDL number: MFCD00001406
  • EINECS: 212-153-2
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2025-07-24 18:13:48
2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione Structural

What is 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione?

Chemical properties

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The Uses of 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione was used as a reactant in the identification and characterization of benzil (diphenylethane-1,2-dione) analogues as inhibitors of mammalian carboxylesterases.

The Uses of 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione hs been used to explore deoxycholic acid (DCA) induced changes in cell signaling. DCA is a secondary bile acid implicated in numerous pathological conditions. It has also been used in the synthesis of (-)-curcumanolide A and (-)-curcumalactone by aldol-lactonization.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Synthetic Communications, 19, p. 373, 1989 DOI: 10.1080/00397918908050676

Properties of 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

Melting point: 212-215 °C (lit.)
Boiling point: 213°C (estimate)
Density  1.0795 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.4550 (estimate)
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Solubility in hot Methanol (almost transparency).
pka 10.83±0.20(Predicted)
form  Crystalline Powder
color  Light beige to tan
PH 2.95 at 24.7℃ and 10g/L
BRN  1237255
CAS DataBase Reference 765-69-5(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 1,3-Cyclopentanedione, 2-methyl-(765-69-5)

Safety information for 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Exclamation Mark
Irritant
GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements H302:Acute toxicity,oral
H315:Skin corrosion/irritation
H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H332:Acute toxicity,inhalation
H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

Computed Descriptors for 2-Methyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

InChIKey HXZILEQYFQYQCE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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