Triacetic acid lactoneTriacetic acid lactone (TAL; 4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2-pyrone) is an organic compound derived enzymatically from glucose. It is a light yellow solid that is soluble in organic solvents. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article Triacetic acid lactone, revision 1380052283.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H6O3, 126.11 g/mol

Melting point

189 °C

Boiling point

285.9 °C

Density

1.348 g/cm³

Flash point

127.9 °C

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