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1,3-Cyclohexanedione

1,3-Cyclohexanedione

CAS Number: 504-02-9

Molecular Formula: C6H8O2

Purity: 99.68%

Heterocyclic Building BlockHigh Purity 99%Structural Scaffold UtilityREACH EU Compliant

About 1,3-Cyclohexanedione

1,3-Cyclohexanedione is a key chemical intermediate widely utilized across domestic agrochemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical synthesis, pigment production, and specialty chemical processing in the United States. We supply commercial and technical-grade cyclohexane-1,3-dione (CAS No: 504-02-9) to drive manufacturing e...

Synonyms

  • 1,3-Cyclohexanedione
  • 504-02-9
  • CYCLOHEXANE-1,3-DIONE
  • Dihydroresorcinol
  • Hydroresorcinol
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1,3-Cyclohexanedione Specifications

CAS Number
504-02-9
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
IUPAC Name
cyclohexane-1,3-dione
Canonical SMILES
C1CC(=O)CC(=O)C1
InChI Key
HJSLFCCWAKVHIW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
1S/C6H8O2/c7-5-2-1-3-6(8)4-5/h1-4H2
PubChem CID
10434
EINECS Number
207-980-0
MDL Number
MFCD00001585
HSN No
29321990
Appearance
White to pale yellow crystalline solid
Odor
Slight ketonic odor
Melting Point
58–61 °C
Boiling Point
236–238 °C (decomposes)
Density
1.11 g/cm³
1,3-Cyclohexanedione purity % by GC
99.68%
GHS Classification
Eye Irritation (Category 2A), Skin Irritation (Category 2), Acute Toxicity: Category 4 (oral)
Precautionary code
P280, P305+P351+P338, P261, P264
Hazard code
H302, H315, H319

Organic Synthesis

Used as a key heterocyclic building block for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals.

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Participates in reactions to form CNS-active agents, anti-inflammatory compounds, and herbicide precursors. Used to synthesize drugs such as Ondansetron (antiemetic), Carvedilol (beta-blocker for hypertension), and Nitisinone

Condensation Reactions

Serves in Michael addition, Knoevenagel condensation, and alkylation reactions for diverse chemical scaffolds.

Drug Design

Provides structural motifs for medicinal chemistry research in neuroactive and cardiovascular drug candidates.

Specialty Chemicals

Used in the preparation of ligands, dyes, and agrochemical intermediates

Versatile Reactivity

Compatible with multiple organic transformations including alkylation and condensation.

Structural Scaffold Utility

Forms key intermediates for heterocyclic compound libraries.

Agrochemicals

Critical intermediate for manufacturing HPPD inhibitor herbicides, which are used for selective grass weed control in crops like corn and rice. Examples include Mesotrione and Sulcotrione

Analytical Chemistry

Serves as a derivatizing agent for the analysis of low-molecular-weight aldehydes in food and environmental samples

Temperature

Store at 15–30 °C in a dry, ventilated space

Environment

Protect from moisture, sunlight, and strong oxidizers

Packaging Options

1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg sealed HDPE drums or fiberboard containers

Shelf Life & Stability

2 years under recommended storage conditions; maintain sealed packaging

Transport & Stacking

Palletized, stack ≤2 drums; comply with local chemical transport regulations

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1,3-Cyclohexanedione FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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