3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one

Independent reference data for 3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one (CAS 771-03-9), compiled from public chemistry databases.

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Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

• In dogs, death invariably follows a dose of 400 mgm./kgm. or more of dehydroacetic acid when administered as the disodium salt, irrespective of the route of administration. (A15461)

Synonyms and trade names

3-Acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one; 771-03-9; DTXSID801015814; RefChem:1067258; DTXCID001160069; 2H-Pyran-2-one, 3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-; 3-acetyl-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methylpyran-2-one; MFCD00006634; 2KAG279R6R; NSC 8770; NSC-139150; 3-Acetyl-6-methyldihydropyrandione-2,4; 3-acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4(3h)-dione; 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-pyran-2-one; 4-Hexenoic acid, 2-acetyl-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-, delta-lactone

What the public record says

3-acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one · CAS 771-03-9 · C8H8O4. UNII 2KAG279R6R. Melting Point: 109 °C.

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.