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Dimethylketene dimer

Also known as 4-Isopropylidene-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxetanone, 2-Oxetanone, 4-isopropylidene-3,3-dimethyl-, 2-Oxetanone, 3,3-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-

CAS 3173-79-3Formula C8H12O2Molar mass 140.18 g/molEC 221-643-5
Dimethylketene dimer chemical structure, C8H12O2, CAS 3173-79-3
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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CAS number
3173-79-3
Formula
C8H12O2
Molar mass
140.18 g/mol
EC number
221-643-5
HS code
293220
Category
Pulp and paper chemicals

What is Dimethylketene dimer?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Dimethylketene dimer is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H12O2 and a molar mass of 140.18 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 3173-79-3. The IUPAC name is 3,3-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylideneoxetan-2-one.

Identifiers

Registry numbers, names and line notations, tap to copy

IUPAC name
3,3-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylideneoxetan-2-one
CAS number
3173-79-3 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
221-643-5
Molecular formula
C8H12O2
UNII
19F2Y215MJ
InChIKey
OKAAPXFKYOTAEN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H12O2/c1-5(2)6-8(3,4)7(9)10-6/h1-4H3
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
CC(=C1C(C(=O)O1)(C)C)C

Synonyms

  • 4-Isopropylidene-3,3-dimethyl-2-oxetanone
  • 2-Oxetanone, 4-isopropylidene-3,3-dimethyl-
  • 2-Oxetanone, 3,3-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-
  • 2,2,4-Trimethylpent-3-en-3-olide
  • 3,3-Dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-2-oxetanone
  • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid beta lactone
  • 3-Hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-3-pentenoic acid, beta-lactone
  • 3-Pentenoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-, beta-lactone
  • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid lactone
  • 3-Hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-3-pentenoic beta-lactone
  • beta-lactone of 2,2,4-trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid
  • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid, beta-lactone
  • 2-Oxetanone, 3,3-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-(9ci)
  • 2,2-Dimethyl-3-isopropyliden-beta-propiolactone
  • 3,3-Dimethyl-4-(propan-2-ylidene)oxetan-2-one
  • 3,3-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylideneoxetan-2-one
  • Dimethylketene-beta-lactone dimer
  • 2-Oxetanone, 3,3-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)- (9CI)
  • 3-Hydroxy-2,2,4-trimethyl-3-pentenoic acid beta-lactone
  • 2-Oxetanone,3-dimethyl-
  • 2-Oxetanone,3-dimethyl-4-(1-methylethylidene)-
  • 2,2,4-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid beta-lactone
  • 2,4-Trimethyl-3-hydroxy-3-pentenoic acid beta lactone
  • 3-Hydroxy-2,4,4-trimethyl-3-pentenoic acid beta-lactone
  • 3-Hydroxy-2,4-trimethyl-3-pentenoic acid, beta-lactone

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
140.18 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
140.0837 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
1.86calc.
Topological polar surface area
26.3 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
0calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
2calc.
Rotatable bonds
0calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
1calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.63calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
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, C=C1CC(=O)O1

C=C1CC(=O)O1

1 ring, 6 atoms, the Diketene ring system.

30 other chemicals share this scaffold

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

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HS code and trade data

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Global trade

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

HS 2932.20Indicative HS code

Lactones

World exports in 2024
$1.97B
−4.7% vs 2023, imports $2.07B
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China56.3%
  2. India * partner reported7.4%
  3. Germany7.3%
Top importers
  1. United States14.2%
  2. India * partner reported13.5%
  3. Brazil8.5%

* Partner reported figures, a lower bound.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is Dimethylketene dimer?

Dimethylketene dimer is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C8H12O2 and a molar mass of 140.18 g/mol. Its CAS registry number is 3173-79-3. The IUPAC name is 3,3-dimethyl-4-propan-2-ylideneoxetan-2-one.

What is the CAS number of Dimethylketene dimer?

The CAS registry number of Dimethylketene dimer is 3173-79-3.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dimethylketene dimer?

The molecular formula of Dimethylketene dimer is C8H12O2 and its molar mass is 140.18 g/mol.

Is Dimethylketene dimer hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Dimethylketene dimer 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 Dimethylketene dimer?

Dimethylketene dimer is usually classified under HS code 293220 (Lactones). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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