1,4-Cyclohexanedione
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| 1,4-Cyclohexanedione[1] | |
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| IUPAC name | 1,4-Cyclohexanedione |
| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | [637-88-7] |
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| SMILES | C1CC(=O)CCC1=O |
| Properties | |
| Molecular formula | C6H8O2 |
| Molar mass | 112.127 g/mol |
| Melting point |
77-78.5 °C |
| Boiling point |
112 °C |
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| S-phrases | S22,S23,S24,S25 |
| Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references |
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1,4-Cyclohexanedione or cyclohexanedione is a diketone that is used in the preparation of various more complex substances. It is a light yellow to yellow-beige solid at room temperature. It decomposes on heating to produce carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic and irritating fumes and gases.
