2,5-Hexanedione
CAS Number
110-13-4Synonym
1,2-Diacetylethane
Acetonyl Acetone
Diacetonyl
2,5-Dioxohexane
2,5-Diketohexane
Occurrence/Use
Used as a starting reagent in the synthesis of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine and other pyrroles. It is also described as a “reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides; for the synthesis of five-membered heterocycles, in particular 2,5-dimethyl aminopyrroles, indane-type and benzannulated systems”.
Date Added
12/04/2015![2,5-Hexanedione](https://oehha.ca.gov/sites/default/files/media/styles/width_-_340px/public/files/images/chemical/25-hexanedione.png?itok=Tfzy4xej)