2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one, CAS No. 1004-36-0

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1004-36-0

Catalog No. EBD42811

CAS 1004-36-0

Name 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 2,6-Dimethyl-Gamma-pyrone 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrone 2,6-Dimethyl-γ-pyrone 2,6-dimethyl-g-pyrone auroraka-6632 2,6-dimethyl-4h-pyran-4-on 2,6-dimethyl-4-pyranone 2,6-dimethyl-pyran-4-one 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one

Molecular Formula: C7H8O2

Molecular Weight: 124.14

MDL Number: MFCD00006579

Categories: Materials Chemistry > Optoelectronic and Organic Semiconductor Materials > OLED and Organic Optoelectronic Precursors

Product Description:

2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrone is a heterocyclic organic compound featuring a pyrone core structure. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, particularly valued for its electron-rich and aromatic character. Its primary industrial significance lies in the field of materials chemistry, where it serves as a crucial precursor for the synthesis of advanced organic electronic materials. It is a key starting material for the production of functionalized pyran derivatives, which are integral components in the development of organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), organic photovoltaics (OPV), and other optoelectronic devices. The compound's structure allows for further functionalization to tune electronic properties such as HOMO/LUMO energy levels and charge transport characteristics. As a heterocyclic synthon, it is also employed in the synthesis of various pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and complex natural product analogs, leveraging its reactivity in cycloaddition and condensation reactions.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 133-137 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 248-250 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 248-250°C

Density: 1.065 g/cm3

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to beige crystalline powder or crystals