4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone, 97%
4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone, 97%
4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone, 97%
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4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone, 97%

CAS: 5192-62-1 | C7H8O3 | 140.138 g/mol
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS5192-62-1
SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Appearance (Color)White
Assay (Aqueous acid-base Titration)≥96.0 to ≤104.0%
Melting Point (clear melt)206.5-212.5?C
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4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone is the reactant in the formation of unnatural novel polyketides.

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Applications
4-Hydroxy-3,6-dimethyl-2-pyrone is the reactant in the formation of unnatural novel polyketides.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. Terese E. Acker,; Paul E. Brenneisen,; Stuart W. Tanenbaum. Isolation, Structure, and Radiochemical Synthesis of 3,6-Dimethyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 1966 , 88 (4), 834-837.
  2. Ikuro Abe,; Yusuke Takahashi,; Weiwei Lou,; Hiroshi Noguchi. Enzymatic Formation of Unnatural Novel Polyketides from Alternate Starter and Nonphysiological Extension Substrate by Chalcone Synthase Org. Lett.,. 2003, 5 (8), 1277-1280.