2.3-Dihydro-3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4(H)-pyran-4-one

Food Additives 2025-03-02

Basic Information

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Chemical Name 2.3-Dihydro-3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4(H)-pyran-4-one
CAS Number 28564-83-2
Molecular Formula C6H8O4
Molecular Weight 144.13 g/mol
Synonyms 3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-4(3H)-one, 2.3-Dihydro-3.5-dihydroxy-6-methyl-4-pyrone, etc.

Physical Properties

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Appearance Solid, pale yellow to pale beige
Melting Point 75-78°C
Boiling Point 281.1±40.0°C (predicted)
Density 1.482±0.06 g/cm³ (predicted)
Solubility Slightly soluble in chloroform and methanol

Occurrence and Synthesis

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Natural Occurrence Found in cigarette smoke, Maillard reaction products, sugar pyrolysis products, and natural extracts
Synthesis Method Can be synthesized from glucose and piperidine through a series of chemical reactions

Applications

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Food Industry Used as a natural alternative to synthetic colors due to its caramel-like aroma and better water solubility
Pharmaceutical Industry Potential use as an excipient or intermediate in drug synthesis (specific applications may vary)

Safety and Handling

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Stability Moisture-sensitive
Storage Conditions Store at -20°C under an inert atmosphere
Safety Precautions Handle with caution, following standard laboratory safety practices

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