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Atomfair Tropolone C7H6O2

Description Tropolone (CAS 533-75-5) is a versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6O2and IUPAC name 2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one . This pale yellow crystalline solid exhibits unique chelating properties due to its seven-membered aromatic ring structure with a hydroxyl and ketone functional group. Tropolone is widely recognized for its role as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming stable complexes with various metal ions. With a melting point of 50-52??C and boiling point of 140??C at 20 mmHg, it demonstrates good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and ether while being sparingly soluble in water. Researchers value tropolone for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and…

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Tropolone (CAS 533-75-5) is a versatile organic compound with the molecular formula C7H6O2 and IUPAC name 2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one. This pale yellow crystalline solid exhibits unique chelating properties due to its seven-membered aromatic ring structure with a hydroxyl and ketone functional group. Tropolone is widely recognized for its role as a ligand in coordination chemistry, forming stable complexes with various metal ions. With a melting point of 50-52??C and boiling point of 140??C at 20 mmHg, it demonstrates good solubility in organic solvents like ethanol and ether while being sparingly soluble in water. Researchers value tropolone for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it valuable in pharmaceutical and biochemical studies. The compound is supplied with ??98% purity (GC) and is packaged under inert gas to ensure stability.

  • CAS No: 533-75-5
  • Molecular Formula: C7H6O2
  • Molecular Weight: 122.12
  • Exact Mass: 122.036779430
  • Monoisotopic Mass: 122.036779430
  • IUPAC Name: 2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one
  • SMILES: C1=CC=C(C(=O)C=C1)O
  • Synonyms: Tropolone, 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone, Purpurocatechol, 2-Hydroxytropone, 2,4,6-Cycloheptatrien-1-one, 2-hydroxy-

Application

Tropolone serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and metal chelation studies. It demonstrates significant biological activity as an inhibitor of metalloenzymes, particularly in research on antibacterial and antifungal agents. The compound’s ability to form stable complexes with transition metals makes it valuable in catalytic systems and materials science applications.

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