Dimedone

• CAT Number: R040933
• CAS Number: 126-81-8
• Molecular Formula: C8H12O2
• Molecular Weight: 140.18
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione; 1,1-Dimethyl-3,5-cyclohexanedione; 1,1-Dimethyl-3,5-diketocyclohexane; 5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexandione; 5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione; 5,5-Dimethyldihydroresorcinol; 5,5-Dimethylhydroresorcinol; Cyclomethone; D
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: 5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H12O2/c1-8(2)4-6(9)3-7(10)5-8/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: BADXJIPKFRBFOT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1(CC(=O)CC(=O)C1)C

Dimedone（Cat No.:R040933）, also known as 5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione, is a cyclic β-diketone widely used in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It appears as a white crystalline solid and exhibits strong nucleophilic and enol-forming properties. Dimedone is commonly used for detecting and trapping aldehydes, particularly in qualitative analysis of formaldehyde. It also serves as a building block in the synthesis of heterocycles, pharmaceuticals, and bioactive compounds. Its stable enol form makes it a valuable reagent in condensation reactions and studies involving keto-enol tautomerism. Dimedone is notable for its versatility and ease of handling in laboratory applications.