35298-48-7

Basic information

• Product Name: 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone
• Synonyms: 2,2-DIMETHYL-3(2 H)-FURANONE;2,5-DIMETHYLFURAN-3(2H)-ONE;2,3-DIHYDRO-2,5-DIMETHYL-3-FURANONE;FEMA 4101;Dimethylfuranone;2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone;3(2H)-Furanone, 2,2-dimethyl-;2,2-dimethylfuran-3-one
• CAS NO: 35298-48-7
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₈O₂
• Molecular Weight: 112.13
• EINECS: 238-365-5
• Product Categories: Building Blocks;Furans;Heterocyclic Building Blocks;Building Blocks;C4 to C7;Chemical Synthesis;Heterocyclic Building Blocks
• Mol File: 35298-48-7.mol
• Article Data: 0

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 46-47 °C18 mm Hg(lit.)
• Flash Point: 125 °F
• Appearance: /
• Density: 1.027 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Vapor Pressure: 1.55mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: n20/D 1.455(lit.)
• Storage Temp.: 2-8°C
• CAS DataBase Reference: 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone(35298-48-7)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 2,5-Dimethyl-3(2H)furanone(35298-48-7)

Safety Data

• Hazard Codes: F,Xn
• Statements: 10-43-36/38
• Safety Statements: 16-27-36/37/39-37/39-26-24/25
• RIDADR: UN 1224 3/PG 3
• WGK Germany: 3
• HazardClass: 3.2
• PackingGroup: III
• Hazardous Substances Data: 35298-48-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Uses

2,2-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone was used in the synthesis of epoxides via epoxidation. It was also used in the preparation of racemic methyl nonactate.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 14, p. 577, 1973 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)95850-2

General Description

2,2-Dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone is an β-oxo enol ether. Conjugate addition of 2,2-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone to organocuprates has been reported. Photoannelation of alkenes to 2,2-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone yields cyclohexenone.

InChI:InChI=1/C6H8O2/c1-4-3-6(7)5(2)8-4/h3,5H,1-2H3/t5-/m1/s1

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