| Structure |  |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C8H8O4 |
| CAS No. | 520-45-6 |
| EC No. | 208-293-9 |
| Synonyms | INCI: Dehydroacetic acid; 2-Acetyl-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-4-hexenoic acid, delta-lactone; 3-Acetyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one; 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2,4-pyrandione; 3-acetyl-6-methyl-2H-Pyran-2,4(3H)-dione; 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2-pyranone; Dehydroacetic acid; DHA; DHAA; Pyran-2,4(3H)-dione, 3-acetyl-6-methyl-; 2-; 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-1-oxacyclohex-5-ene-2,4-dione; 3-Acetyl-6-methyldihydro-2,4-pyrandione; Methylacetopyronone |
Dehydroacetic acid
Dehydroacetic acid (DHA) is a pyrone derivative and has a white crystalline powder physical aspect. It is almost insoluble in water and moderately soluble in most organic solvents.
Applications
- Preservative and Fungicide particularly indicated for food and cosmetic applications
- Environmental friendly stabilizers for PVC films
- Agrochemical : Used in the synthesis of Mepanipyrim
- Anti-Enzyme in toothpastes
- Veterinary API : Used in the synthesis of Clopidol
- Precursor of dimethyl-4-pyridones
Shelf Life
24 months from date of production under recommended storage conditions
Health & Safety
Detailed information on the product described can be found in our relevant Health and Safety Information (Material Safety Data Sheet)