| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexandion | [CAS]
60046-49-3 | [Synonyms]
(6R)-Levodione
2,2,6-Trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexandion
(R)-2,2,6-trimethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedione
1,4-Cyclohexanedione, 2,2,6-trimethyl-, (6R)- | [Molecular Formula]
C9H14O2 | [MOL File]
60046-49-3.mol | [Molecular Weight]
154.21 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
(6R)-Levodione is an intermediate used in the synthesis of Xanthoxin (X742550), which is a growth inhibitor in plants. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Levodione is a member of the class of cyclohexanones that is cyclohexane-1,4-dionecarrying a gem-dimethyl group at position 2 and an additional methyl substituent at position 6 (the R-enantiomer). It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is functionally related to a cyclohexane-1,4-dione. | [Purification Methods]
It is obtained from fermentation and is purified by recrystallisation from diisopropyl ether. [ORD: Leuenberger et al. Helv Chim Acta 59 1832 1976.] The racemate has m 65-67o, and the 4-(4-phenyl)semicarbazone has m 218-220o (from CH2Cl2/MeOH) [Isler et al. Helv Chim Acta 39 2041 1956, Beilstein 7 IV 2032.] |
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