2,4,6-Heptanetrione

2,4,6-Heptanetrione is the organic compound with the formula OC(CH₂C(O)CH₃)₂. It is a white or colorless solid. The molecule, which exists mainly in the enol form, undergoes condensation with 1,2-diketones.^[1] The compound contributes to the flavor of strawberries.^[2] It forms a variety of metal complexes.^[3]

2,4,6-Heptanetrione

Names
Other names diacetylacetone
Identifiers
CAS Number	626-53-9 Y
3D model (JSmol)	Interactive image
ChemSpider	11782
PubChem CID	12285
UNII	A95Z6Y7NCX
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID60211650
InChI InChI=1S/C7H10O3/c1-5(8)3-7(10)4-6(2)9/h3-4H2,1-2H3 Key: CTHCTLCNUREAJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES CC(=O)CC(=O)CC(=O)C
Properties
Chemical formula	C7H10O3
Molar mass	142.154 g·mol−1
Appearance	white solid
Melting point	49 °C (120 °F; 322 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

See also

• Triacetylmethane, an isomer