Showing chemical card for 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone (CFc000283745)
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
CFc000283745
Molecule Identification
Common Name
6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone
Definition
6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone belongs to pyranones and derivatives class of compounds. Those are compounds containing a pyran ring which bears a ketone. 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone is slightly soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 6-isobutyl-4-hydroxy-2-pyrone can be found in a number of food items such as chinese cabbage, chervil, mustard spinach, and red algae, which makes 6-isobutyl-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.
