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

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SYNONYMS

IUPAC name
3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one
IUPAC Traditional name
3-methylfuro[2,3-c]pyran-2-one
Synonyms
Karrikinolide
KAR1

DATABASE IDS

CAS Number 857054-02-5

PROPERTIES

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Apperance Yellow to Orange Solid
Melting Point 116-118°C
Solubility Chloroform
Solubility Ethyl Acetate
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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. KAR1 is a compound in smoke responsible for promoting the seed germination of a wide range of plant species

REFERENCES

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  • Stevens, J., et al.: Plant Soil, 298, 113 (1981)
  • Nelson, D., et al.: Plant Physiol., 149, 863 (1981)