4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one (C6H12O2)

4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one (C6H12O2; CAS 4984-85-4) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one presents a C6 framework. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one
CAS: 4984-85-4
Formula: C6H12O2
Approx. MW: 116.16
SMILES: CCC(=O)C(O)CC
PubChem CID: 95609
Approx. carbons: C6

4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 4-hydroxyhexan-3-one
Common names: 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one; Propioin; 4984-85-4; 4-Hydroxy-3-hexanone; 3-Hexanone, 4-hydroxy-; RB7X233LSR; NSC-23087; DTXSID40863474; CHEBI:18351; RefChem:99326
Molecular weight: 116.16
Exact mass: 116.08
InChIKey: SKCYVGUCBRYGTE-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one?

4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one has molecular formula C6H12O2. Molecular weight about 116.16 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one?

The CAS Registry Number for 4-Hydroxyhexan-3-one is 4984-85-4.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.