1,2-Cyclobutanedione

1,2-Cyclobutanedione
Names
Preferred IUPAC name
Cyclobutane-1,2-dione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.187.120
  • InChI=1S/C4H4O2/c5-3-1-2-4(3)6/h1-2H2
    Key: QDMRCCGQLCIMLG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • C1CC(=O)C1=O
Properties
C4H4O2
Molar mass 84.074 g·mol−1
Appearance yellow solid
Melting point 65 °C (149 °F; 338 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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1,2-Cyclobutanedione is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)2(CO)2. It is one of two isomers of cyclobutanedione, the other being 1,3-cyclobutanedione. It is prone to polymerization. It is prepared by desilylation of 1,2-bis(trimethylsiloxy)cyclobutene.

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