2H-Furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one

• Catalog No.: F864800
• CAS Number: 857054-03-6
• M. F.: C7H4O3
• M. W.: 136.10486
• Storage: -20°C Freezer

SYNONYMS

• IUPAC name: 2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one
• IUPAC Traditional name: furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one
• Synonyms: Karrikin 2; KAR2

DATABASE IDS

• CAS Number: 857054-03-6

PROPERTIES

• Apperance: Yellow to Orange Brown Solid
• Melting Point: 82-87°C
• Solubility: Chloroform
• Solubility: Methanol
• Storage Condition: -20°C Freezer

DETAILS

Description (English)

Forest fires are actually beneficial for ecosystems, provided they don’t happen too often. After a fire, plants germinate and grow incredibly fast. 2H-Furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one, KAR2, is a compound in smoke responsible for promoting the seed germination of a

REFERENCES

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• Nelson, D., et al.: Plant Physiol., 149, 863 (1981)