2pyranone
2-Pyranone, also known as alpha-pyrone, is a heterocyclic organic compound with the chemical formula C5H4O2. It is a six-membered ring containing an oxygen atom and two double bonds, with the carbonyl group at position 2. This structure can be viewed as a derivative of pyran with a ketone functional group.
2-Pyranone exists as a colorless liquid at room temperature and possesses a characteristic odor. It is soluble
This compound and its derivatives occur naturally in various plant species and microorganisms. They are often
In synthetic chemistry, 2-pyranone serves as a building block for the synthesis of more complex organic molecules.