Product Description

ProductDehydroacetic acid
CAS520-45-6 771-03-9
FormulaC8H8O4
SynonymDehydroacetic acid, 3-Acetyl-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-4-hexenoic acid D-lactone, 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-1,2-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione, 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2,4-pyrandione, 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyrandione-2,4, 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione Dehydracetic acid, DHA, DHS, Methylacetopyronone

Typical Product Specifications

NotesDehydroacetic acid uses and applications include: Fungicide; bactericide; plasticizer; chemical intermediate; preservative in foods; antimicrobial, preservative for pharmaceuticals, medicated toothpaste; in food packaging adhesives
ClassSpecialty Chemicals
FunctionPreservative
IndustryPharmaceutical, Adhesives
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