2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

Catalog Number	ACM823369-1
CAS	823-36-9
Structure
Description	2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione, also known as ECP, is an organic compound with a molecular formula of C7H10O2. It has a cyclopentane ring structure with two ethyl groups attached to the 1 and 3 positions of the ring. ECP is a colorless liquid at room temperature and has a mild odor. It is insoluble in water but soluble in common organic solvents. ECP is commercially available and is used as a precursor in the synthesis of other compounds.
IUPAC Name	2-ethylcyclopentane-1,3-dione
Molecular Weight	126.15 g/mol
Molecular Formula	C7H10O2
Canonical SMILES	CCC1C(=O)CCC1=O
InChI	InChI=1S/C7H10O2/c1-2-5-6(8)3-4-7(5)9/h5H,2-4H2,1H3
InChI Key	YDFBIBUYOUFJMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Purity	>97.0%(GC)(T)
Application	2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione has a variety of applications in scientific research. It is used as a reactant in organic synthesis, and as a starting material for the production of other compounds. It has also been used as an intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals and natural products. In addition, 2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione has been used in the synthesis of polymers, dyes, and other materials.
Properties	2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione has not been studied for its biochemical or physiological effects. Therefore, the effects of 2-Ethyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione on the human body are not known.