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Actinol

Also known as (4R,6R)-actinol, (4r,6r)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone, Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-, (4R,6R)-

CAS 60046-50-6Formula C9H16O2Molar mass 156.23 g/molEC 700-052-0
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Actinol chemical structure, C9H16O2, CAS 60046-50-6
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
60046-50-6
Formula
C9H16O2
Molar mass
156.23 g/mol
EC number
700-052-0
HS code
291440
Category
Aldehydes and ketones

What is Actinol?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

(4R,6R)-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone is a member of the class of hydroxycyclohexanones that is 4-hydroxycyclohexanone carrying a gem-dimethyl group at position 2 and an additional methyl substituent at position 6 (the 4R,6R-diastereomer). It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
trans-(4R,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one
CAS number
60046-50-6 CAS number cross-checkedOther or deprecated CAS: 82977-53-5
EC number
700-052-0
Molecular formula
C9H16O2
UNII
4U2W9QB2T1, O0J6M58I5Z
InChIKey
CSPVUHYZUZZRGF-RNFRBKRXSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C9H16O2/c1-6-4-7(10)5-9(2,3)8(6)11/h6-7,10H,4-5H2,1-3H3/t6-,7-/m1/s1
Canonical SMILES
CC1CC(O)CC(C)(C)C1=O
Isomeric SMILES
C[C@@H]1C[C@H](CC(C1=O)(C)C)O

Synonyms

  • (4R,6R)-actinol
  • (4r,6r)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
  • Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-, (4R,6R)-
  • Actinol, trans-(-)-
  • (4R,6R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone / 60046-50-6
  • 4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone, (4R,6R)-
  • (4R,6R)-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
  • Actinol, trans-(+/-)-
  • (4R,6R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexan-1-one
  • 4-Hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone, trans-(+/-)-
  • Cyclohexanone, 4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-, (4R,6R)-rel-
  • (4R,6R)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexanone
  • (4r)-hydroxy-(6r)-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone
  • (4r, 6r)-4-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

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Molecular weight
156.23 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
156.115 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.37calc.
Topological polar surface area
37.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
1calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
11calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.89calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
2calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Murcko scaffold

The ring system that remains when every side chain is removed

Murcko scaffold of this chemical, O=C1CCCCC1

O=C1CCCCC1

1 ring, 7 atoms, the Cyclohexanone ring system.

2,698 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • bacterial metabolite
  • metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Actinol is traded under.

HS 2914.40Indicative HS code

Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes

World exports in 2024
$199M
+2.5% vs 2023, imports $247M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China29.5%
  2. Germany14.4%
  3. Netherlands12.7%
Top importers
  1. United States37.2%
  2. Netherlands8.5%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Actinol is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Actinol?

(4R,6R)-hydroxy-2,2,6-trimethylcyclohexanone is a member of the class of hydroxycyclohexanones that is 4-hydroxycyclohexanone carrying a gem-dimethyl group at position 2 and an additional methyl substituent at position 6 (the 4R,6R-diastereomer). It has a role as a bacterial metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Actinol?

The CAS registry number of Actinol is 60046-50-6. Other or deprecated CAS numbers: 82977-53-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Actinol?

The molecular formula of Actinol is C9H16O2 and its molar mass is 156.23 g/mol.

What is Actinol used for?

Known uses and roles of Actinol include building blocks in research and laboratory, screening compounds in research and laboratory, bacterial metabolite, metabolite and prokaryotic metabolite.

Is Actinol hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Actinol is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Actinol?

Actinol is usually classified under HS code 291440 (Ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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