| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
reductic acid | [CAS]
80-72-8 | [Synonyms]
reductic acid
2,3-Dihydroxy-2-cyclopenten-1-one
2,3-dihydroxycyclopent-2-en-1-one
2-Cyclopenten-1-one, 2,3-dihydroxy- | [Molecular Formula]
C5H6O3 | [MOL File]
80-72-8.mol | [Molecular Weight]
114.1 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Melting point ]
212°C | [Boiling point ]
173.58°C (rough estimate) | [density ]
1.2583 (rough estimate) | [refractive index ]
1.4630 (estimate) | [pka]
pK1:4.72 (20°C) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Purification Methods]
Crystallise reductic acid from EtOH, EtOAc (m 213-213.5o) or EtOH/EtOAc. It has been sublimed at 0.5mm. The osazone has m 245o(dec) (from BuOH). [Hess et al. Justus Liebigs Ann Chem 563 31 1939, 592 137 1955, 736 134 1970, Beilstein 8 III 1942, 8 IV 1714.] |
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