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38490

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5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione

for HPLC derivatization, for the determination of aldehyde formaldehyde, ≥99.0%

Synonym(s):

Dimedone, Methone

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Linear Formula:
(CH3)2C6H6(=O)2
CAS Number:
126-81-8
Molecular Weight:
140.18
Beilstein:
471489
EC Number:
204-804-4
MDL number:
MFCD00001588
UNSPSC Code:
12164500
PubChem Substance ID:
329755768
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

for HPLC derivatization

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)
≥99.0%

quality

for the determination of aldehyde formaldehyde

mp

146-148 °C (lit.)

application(s)

general analytical

SMILES string

CC1(C)CC(=O)CC(=O)C1

InChI

1S/C8H12O2/c1-8(2)4-6(9)3-7(10)5-8/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key

BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione (Dimedone) is basically a highly sensitive and very specific reagent used for the determination of aldehydes. It is highly advantageous as it is environment friendly, give high yields and is a simple workup procedure.

Application

5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione may be used in condensation reaction with aromatic aldehyde in ethylene glycol. It may be also be used in trace analysis of aldehydes by HPLC.

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Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

38490-250G:
38490-10G:
38490-50G:
38490-VAR:
38490-BULK:

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BCCG9148
BCCF0155
BCCD6753
BCCB4968
BCCB2758

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Trace analysis of aldehydes by reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography and precolumn fluorigenic labeling with 5, 5-dimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione.
Kenneth M
Journal of Chromatography A, 256, 243-252 (1983)
Jesse C Patterson et al.
Cell systems, 8(2), 163-167 (2019-02-25)
Although elevated levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been observed in cancer cells and cancer cells aberrantly proliferate, it is not known whether the level of reactive oxygen species and the accumulation of oxidative damage to macromolecules vary across
Condensation of aromatic aldehydes with 5, 5-dimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione without catalyst.
Shujiang Tu
Synthetic Communications, 32 (19), 3063-3067 (2002)
Solid-State Condensation Reactions Between Aldehydes and 5, 5-Dimethyl-1, 3-cyclohexanedione by Grinding at Room Temperature.
Tong-shou J
Synthetic Communications, 35 (17), 2339-2345 (2005)
Antonio Evidente et al.
Journal of natural products, 74(4), 757-763 (2011-02-24)
Sphaeropsidone and episphaeropsidone are two phytotoxic dimedone methyl ethers produced by Diplodia cupressi, the causal agent of a canker disease of cypress in the Mediterranean area. In this study, eight derivatives obtained by chemical modifications and two natural analogues were
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