1,2-Cyclohexanedione, CAS No. 765-87-7

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765-87-7

Catalog No. EBD26716

CAS 765-87-7

Name 1,2-Cyclohexanedione

Purity ≥98%

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Basic Information

Synonyms: 4-07-00-01982(BeilsteinHandbookReference) AI3-25042 BRN0507419 CCRIS6296 NSC32950 cyclohexane-1,2-dione 1,2-Dioxocyclohexane 1,2-Cyclohexanedione c-hexane-1,2-dione

Molecular Formula: C6H8O2

Molecular Weight: 112.13

MDL Number: MFCD00001648

Categories: Synthetic Chemistry > Organic Building Blocks > Aldehydes and Ketones Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Intermediates > Small Molecule Drug Fragments

Product Description:

Cyclohexane-1,2-dione is a six-membered cyclic diketone featuring two adjacent carbonyl groups. This structure imparts significant reactivity, particularly as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is commonly used as a precursor for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, such as quinoxalines and imidazoles, via condensation reactions with diamines. In the pharmaceutical industry, it serves as a key intermediate for constructing complex molecular scaffolds, including those found in certain drug candidates and biologically active molecules. Its ability to undergo selective transformations makes it valuable for developing small-molecule drug fragments. Additionally, it is employed in coordination chemistry as a ligand precursor and in the preparation of functional materials. The compound is typically handled under standard laboratory conditions, with stability considerations due to its diketone functionality.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 34-38 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 193-195 °C(lit.)

Flash Point: 84 °C

Density: 1,118 g/cm3

Solubility: soluble in water

Refractivity: 1.518-1.52

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: clear yellow liquid after melting

Purity: ≥98%