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H43415

Sigma-Aldrich

4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyrone

98%

Synonym(s):

3,5-Dihydroxysorbic acid δ-lactone

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C6H6O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
126.11
Beilstein:
113815
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Quality Level

Assay

98%

mp

188-190 °C (dec.) (lit.)

SMILES string

CC1=CC(O)=CC(=O)O1

InChI

1S/C6H6O3/c1-4-2-5(7)3-6(8)9-4/h2-3,7H,1H3

InChI key

NSYSSMYQPLSPOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Skin Irrit. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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