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C6H8O4
144.12 g/mol
Pharmaceutical IntermediateWarning

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione

CAS2033-24-1EC217-992-8
Category
Pharmaceutical Intermediate
Compound Class
Heterocycle
Primary Use
Pharmaceutical Intermediate

This compound is a cyclic diester commonly known as Meldrum's acid, which serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. It is frequently utilized in pharmaceutical research and manufacturing as an intermediate for constructing more complex molecules.

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Safety Reference

Harmful
Harmful
Environmental Hazard
Environmental Hazard
Warning
H315Causes skin irritation
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H400Very toxic to aquatic life
H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione

InChIKey

GXHFUVWIGNLZSC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC1(OC(=O)CC(=O)O1)C

Synonyms (24)
  • 1,6-dione, 2,2-dimethyl-
  • 2,6-dione
  • 2,6-dioxo-m-dioxane
  • Isopropylidene malonate
  • MELDRUM ACID
  • MELDRUMIC ACID
  • Meidrum's Acid
  • Meldrum's acid
  • cycl-Isopropylidene malonate
  • m-Dioxane-4, 2,2-dimethyl-