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1,3-Cyclohexanedione

1,3-Cyclohexanedione is an organic compound with the formula (CH2)4(CO)2. It is one of three isomeric cyclohexanediones. It is a colorless compound that occurs naturally. It is the substrate for cyclohexanedione hydrolase. The compound exists mainly as the enol tautomer.

Synthesis, structure, and reactivity
1,3-Cyclohexanedione is produced by semi-hydrogenation of resorcinol: ==Derivatives==
Derivatives
Dimedone (5,5-dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione) is a well established reagent. Several herbicides against grasses are formal derivatives of 1,3-cyclohexanedione. Examples of commercial products include cycloxydim, clethodim, tralkoxydim, butroxydim, sethoxydim, profoxydim, and mesotrione. 1,3-Cyclohexanedione is also used in the manufacture of Ondansetron. ==References==
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