3,5-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione

• CAT Number: M066399
• CAS Number: 13494-07-0
• Molecular Formula: C7H10O2
• Molecular Weight: 126.16
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at RT
• IUPAC Name: 3,5-dimethylcyclopentane-1,2-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C7H10O2/c1-4-3-5(2)7(9)6(4)8/h4-5H,3H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: MIDXCONKKJTLDX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1CC(C(=O)C1=O)C

3,5-Dimethyl-1,2-cyclopentanedione (Cat No.: M066399) is a cyclic diketone featuring a five-membered cyclopentane ring with two adjacent ketone groups at the 1 and 2 positions, and methyl substituents at the 3 and 5 positions. This compound appears as a yellow crystalline solid and is used as a building block in organic synthesis, especially in the development of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and heterocyclic compounds. Its diketone functionality allows for enolization and participation in condensation and cyclization reactions, making it valuable in constructing complex molecular architectures.