Category
Chemical Primary Standard
CAS Number
637-88-7
Molecular Formula
C6H8O2
Molecular Weight
112.13 g/mol
Synonym

Cyclohexane-1,4-dione

Keywords
Miscellaneous compounds
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1,4-Cyclohexanedione is a six-membered cyclic diketone with carbonyl groups at the 1 and 4 positions of the cyclohexane ring. It is widely used as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the preparation of heterocyclic compounds, pharmaceuticals, and fine chemicals.