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Dehydroacetic acid



Dehydroacetic acid[1]
IUPAC name 3-acetyl-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-4-pyranone
Other names Methylacetopyronone
Biocide 470F
Abbreviations DHAA
Identifiers
CAS number 520-45-6
PubChem 10623
SMILES CC1=CC(=O)C(=C(O1)O)C(=O)C
Properties
Molecular formula C8H8O4
Molar mass 168.14672
Appearance White crystalline powder
Melting point

109-111 °C (sublimes)

Boiling point

269.9 °C, 543 K, 518 °F

Solubility in water <0.1%
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox disclaimer and references

Dehydroacetic acid is a pyrone derivative used as a fungicide and bactericide. It is used to reduce pickle bloating as a preservative for squash and strawberries.[2]

The sodium salt, sodium dehydroacetate, is often used in place of dehydroacetic acid because of its greater solubility in water.

Industrially, it is also used as a plasticizer in a variety of synthetic resins.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Merck Index, 11th Edition, 2855
  2. ^ Handbook of Biocide and Preservative Use, Harold William Rossmoore, p. 341 ISBN 0751402125


 
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