1,4-Cyclohexanedione is used in the preparation of series of potent analgesic compounds. 1,4-Cyclohexanedione is also used as a building block in the synthesis of tritium labelled probes for the autoradiography study of the dopamine reuptake complex.
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Applications
1,4-Cyclohexanedione is used in the preparation of series of potent analgesic compounds. 1,4-Cyclohexanedione is also used as a building block in the synthesis of tritium labelled probes for the autoradiography study of the dopamine reuptake complex.
Solubility
Soluble in chloroform & methanol.
Notes
Moisture Sensitive. Store away from moisture and oxidizing agents. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids. Ensure adequate ventilation during use.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Chad T. Hamik; Niklas Manz; and Oliver Steinbock. Anomalous Dispersion and Attractive Pulse Interaction in the 1,4-Cyclohexanedione Belousov-Zhabotinsky Reaction. J. Phys. Chem. A. 2001, 105 (25)6144-6153.
- Useful monoprotected form of the dione. For use in a 3 step synthesis of 1-azaadamantan-4-one, see: Synthesis, 1080 (1992).