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1,3-Cyclopentanedione

1,3-Cyclopentanedione chemical structure
CAS Number3859-41-4
FormulaN/A
Mol. Weight98.10 g/mol

What is 1,3-Cyclopentanedione?

1,3-Cyclopentanedione is a chemical compound with CAS number 3859-41-4. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

1,3-Cyclopentanedione has been used:
• in synthesis of densely substituted 3-arylaminoacrylates1
• in synthesis of phytoprostane B1 types I and II2
• as initiator during horseradish peroxidase-mediated polymerization of styrene3
• in the preparation of 2-chloro-1,3-cyclopentanedione, possible precursor of caldariomycin4

Specifications

Linear Formula

C5H6(=O)2

Molecular Weight

98.10 g/mol

Grade

purum

Assay/Purity

97%

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Alternative Names & Synonyms

C5H6(=O)2