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5,6-Dihydro-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one

Synonym(s):

(±)-Gerberin aglycone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H8O3
CAS Number:
33177-29-6
Molecular Weight:
128.13
MDL number:
MFCD00012356
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24858747
NACRES:
NA.22

form

powder

mp

126-128 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-8°C

SMILES string

CC1CC(O)=CC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C6H8O3/c1-4-2-5(7)3-6(8)9-4/h3-4,7H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

PXNRZJNTMDCHFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

5,6-Dihydro-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one was used in the synthesis of spiro-γ/δ-dilactone as a mixture of diastereomers.
Reactant involved in:
  • Synthesis of spiroheterocycles with fused heterosystems
  • Preparation of insecticidal heterolignans
  • Cyclization of aminoanilino lactones on diazotization

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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SHBB8994V
04607PE
12403PZ
16220TI
06824CI

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Tetrahedron Letters, 41(15), 2523-2527 (2000)

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