4,4-Dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one, CAS No. 1073-13-8

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1073-13-8

Catalog No. EBD27520

CAS 1073-13-8

Name 4,4-Dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4,4-Dimethyl-2-cyclohexenone 4,4-Dimethylcyclohexenone 4,4-Dimethylcyclohex-1-en-2-one 4,4-Dimethylcyclohex-2-enone 4,4-Dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one 4,4-dimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one 4,4-dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one,97+% 4,4-Dimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One 2-cyclohexen-1-one,4,4-dimethyl- 6,6-dimethylcyclohexen-3-one

Molecular Formula: C8H12O

Molecular Weight: 124.18

MDL Number: MFCD00009695

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Other Organic Building Blocks

Product Description:

4,4-Dimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one is an organic compound featuring a cyclohexenone ring structure with two methyl groups at the 4-position. It is a versatile building block in organic synthesis, characterized by its α,β-unsaturated ketone (enone) functionality. This structural motif makes it a valuable substrate for various carbon-carbon bond-forming reactions, such as Michael additions and Diels-Alder cycloadditions. Its primary utility lies in serving as a key intermediate for the synthesis of more complex molecules. The compound is used in research and development for constructing natural product analogs, pharmaceutical intermediates, and other fine chemicals. The presence of the reactive enone group allows for selective functionalization, enabling chemists to introduce diverse substituents and stereocenters into target molecules. It is a standard reagent available from major chemical suppliers for laboratory-scale synthesis.

Physical Properties

Boiling Point: 72-73.5 °C/20 mmHg(lit.)

Flash Point: 64 °C

Density: 0.944 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractivity: n20/D 1.473(lit.)