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.[1]

1,2-Cyclobutanedione
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • 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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  • Moniliformin, a naturally occurring derivative of 1,2-butanedione

References

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  1. ^ Denis, J. M.; Champion, J.; Conia, J. M. (1981). "1,2-Cyclobutanedione". Organic Syntheses. 60: 18. doi:10.15227/orgsyn.060.0018.