Description

Dimedone is a versatile cyclic diketone compound, valued for its unique reactivity as a building block in organic synthesis and as a key analytical reagent. Its primary commercial significance lies in its ability to act as a highly specific reagent for the detection and quantification of aldehydes and as a precursor for heterocyclic compounds. This makes it an essential material for research laboratories, pharmaceutical intermediates, and fine chemical manufacturers globally.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds with potential biological activity.
• Analytical Chemistry Reagent: Acts as a specific derivatizing agent for the detection and analysis of aldehydes via spectrophotometric or chromatographic methods.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Serves as a precursor for the preparation of fused ring systems, spiro compounds, and other complex molecular architectures.
• Chemical Research: Employed in methodological studies and as a model substrate in reaction development due to its well-defined reactivity.
• Material Science: Potential use in the synthesis of organic ligands and functional polymers.

Basic Information

Product Name	Dimedone
CAS No.	126-81-8
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione; 5,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione; Dimethyldihydroresorcinol; 1,1-Dimethyl-3,5-diketocyclohexane; 5,5-Dimethyldihydroresorcinol; NSC 66490
EINECS	204-810-8

Quality Control

Our Dimedone is produced under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identity confirmation, purity assay, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	147 - 151 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.