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5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione

for HPLC derivatization, for the determination of aldehyde formaldehyde, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Dimedone, Methone

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C6H6(=O)2
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
140.18
Beilstein:
471489
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

for HPLC derivatization

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)
≥99.0%

quality

for the determination of aldehyde formaldehyde

mp

146-148 °C (lit.)

application(s)

general analytical

SMILES string

CC1(C)CC(=O)CC(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C8H12O2/c1-8(2)4-6(9)3-7(10)5-8/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione (Dimedone) is basically a highly sensitive and very specific reagent used for the determination of aldehydes. It is highly advantageous as it is environment friendly, give high yields and is a simple workup procedure.

Application

5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione may be used in condensation reaction with aromatic aldehyde in ethylene glycol. It may be also be used in trace analysis of aldehydes by HPLC.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Solid-State Condensation Reactions Between Aldehydes and 5, 5-Dimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione by Grinding at Room Temperature.
Tong-shou J
Synthetic Communications, 35 (17), 2339-2345 (2005)
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Methods in enzymology, 473, 117-136 (2010-06-02)
Protein sulfenic acids (R-SOH) are receiving increased interest as intermediates in redox processes. Human serum albumin, the most abundant protein in plasma, possesses a single free thiol. We describe herein the different methodologies that we have employed to study the
Candice E Paulsen et al.
Chemistry & biology, 16(2), 217-225 (2009-02-24)
Saccharomyces cerevisiae responds to elevated levels of hydrogen peroxide in its environment via a redox relay system comprising the thiol peroxidase Gpx3 and transcription factor Yap1. In this signaling pathway, a central unresolved question is whether cysteine sulfenic acid modification
Antonio Evidente et al.
Journal of natural products, 74(4), 757-763 (2011-02-24)
Sphaeropsidone and episphaeropsidone are two phytotoxic dimedone methyl ethers produced by Diplodia cupressi, the causal agent of a canker disease of cypress in the Mediterranean area. In this study, eight derivatives obtained by chemical modifications and two natural analogues were

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