2004-74-2

Basic information

• Product Name: (2Z,5E)-2,5-bis[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione
• CAS NO: 2004-74-2
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₈O₇
• Molecular Weight: 216.1449
• Mol File: 2004-74-2.mol
• Article Data: 1

Chemical Properties

• Boiling Point: 301.8°C at 760 mmHg
• Flash Point: 119.3°C
• Density: 1.646g/cm³
• Vapor Pressure: 0.0001mmHg at 25°C
• Refractive Index: 1.594
• CAS DataBase Reference: (2Z,5E)-2,5-bis[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: (2Z,5E)-2,5-bis[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione(2004-74-2)
• EPA Substance Registry System: (2Z,5E)-2,5-bis[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione(2004-74-2)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 2004-74-2(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

(2Z,5E)-2,5-bis[hydroxy(methoxy)methylidene]furan-3,4(2H,5H)-dione, also known as sulcatone, is a cyclic diester with the molecular formula C8H8O6. It is commonly found in the secretions of female houseflies and is responsible for their characteristic smell. Sulcatone has been identified as an important component in the mating behavior of houseflies, as it acts as a pheromone that attracts males.

Uses

Used in Pest Control and Agriculture:
Sulcatone is used as an insect attractant or repellent in pest control and agriculture. Its potential applications include the development of more effective insect attractants or repellents to manage pest populations.
Used in Medicinal Applications:
Sulcatone is studied for its potential medicinal properties, including its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Its potential applications in medicine could involve the development of new treatments for various inflammatory and oxidative stress-related conditions.

Upstream product

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Downstream Products

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Relevant articles and documents

2,5-Diamide-Substituted Five-Membered Heterocycles: Challenging Molecular Synthons

We describe synthetic routes for preparing previously unknown 2,5-diamide-substituted five-membered heterocycles based on the thiophene, pyrrole, and furan ring systems by exploiting Curtius-like rearrangement reactions. Conformation analysis of the 2,5-diamidothiophene derivatives identified a "closed" conformation, in which the two carbonyl O atoms are in close contact with the thiophene S atom.