2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
- CAS NO.:35298-48-7
- Empirical Formula: C6H8O2
- Molecular Weight: 112.13
- MDL number: MFCD00075050
- EINECS: 623-609-9
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-01-13 11:22:05
What is 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone?
The Uses of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
2,2-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone was used in the synthesis of epoxides via epoxidation. It was also used in the preparation of racemic methyl nonactate.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron Letters, 14, p. 577, 1973 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)95850-2
General Description
2,2-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone is an β-oxo enol ether. Conjugate addition of 2,2-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone to organocuprates has been reported. Photoannelation of alkenes to 2,2-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone yields cyclohexenone.
Properties of 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
| Boiling point: | 46-47 °C18 mm Hg(lit.) |
| Density | 1.027 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 125 °F |
| storage temp. | 2-8°C |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 35298-48-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
Computed Descriptors for 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
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