Showing chemical card for 6-(4-methyl-2-oxopentyl)-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone (CFc000283739)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:37:18 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283739
Molecule Identification
Common Name
6-(4-methyl-2-oxopentyl)-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone
Definition
6-(4-methyl-2-oxopentyl)-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 6-(4-methyl-2-oxopentyl)-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone can be found in a number of food items such as rye, chestnut, potato, and feijoa, which makes 6-(4-methyl-2-oxopentyl)-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
Belongs to the class of organic compounds known as pyranones and derivatives. Pyranones and derivatives are compounds containing a pyran ring which bears a ketone.
