Dimedone

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Dimedone is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2C(CH2)2(CO)2(CH2). Classified as a cyclic diketone, it is a derivative of 1,3-cyclohexanedione. It is a white solid that is soluble in water, as well as ethanol and methanol. It once was used as a reagent to test for the aldehyde functional group.

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Dimedone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
5,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione
Other names
Cyclomethone,
5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione,
Dimethyldihydroresorcinol,
Methone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • O=C1CC(=O)CC(C)(C)C1
Properties
C8H12O2
Molar mass 140.182 g·mol−1
Appearance White solid
Melting point 147 to 150 Â°C (297 to 302 Â°F; 420 to 423 K) (decomposes)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 Â°C [77 Â°F], 100 kPa).
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Synthesis

Dimedone is prepared from mesityl oxide and diethyl malonate via a Michael addition reaction.[1][2]

Chemical properties

Tautomerism

Dimedone is in equilibrium with its tautomer in solution — in a 2:1 keto to enol ratio in chloroform.[3]

Diagram of tautomeric equilibrium of dimedone

Crystalline dimedone contains chains of molecules, in the enol form, linked by hydrogen bonds:[4]

Ball-and-stick model of a hydrogen-bonded dimedone chain, as found in the crystal structure

Reaction with aldehydes

Dimedone reacts with aldehydes to give crystalline derivatives, whose melting points can be used to distinguish between aldehydes.[5]

Reaction of dimedone with formaldehyde

References

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