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Tropolone

Also known as: 2-Hydroxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrien-1-one, 2-Hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trien-1-one, 2-Hydroxy-2,4,6-cycloheptatrienone, 2-hydroxycyclohepta-2,4,6-trienone, 2-hydroxytropone, Purpurocatechol, α-Tropolone, 2-Hydroxycycloheptane-2,4,6-triene-1-one

Tropolone (CAS 533-75-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C7H6O2 and a molecular weight of 122.121 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 50-52 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 290.1±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.3±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 122.0±18.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.
533-75-5
Jingsj CID
J-26597-4
Molecular Formula
C7H6O2
Molecular Weight
122.121 g/mol
Category
Alcohols
Last updated
8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point50-52 °C(lit.)
Boiling Point290.1±33.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point122.0±18.0 °C
Exact Mass122.036781
PSA37.30000
LogP0.42
Vapor Pressure0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index1.603

Activity & Biological Data

TargetIC50: 0.4 μM (mushroom tyrosinase)[2]
Additional Information[1]. Donald D Nolting,et al. Synthesis of bicyclo[5.3.0]azulene derivatives. Nat Protoc. 2009; 4(8): 1113–1117. [2]. VardaKahn, et al.Inhibition of mushroom tyrosinase by tropolone Phytochemistry. Volume 24, Issue 5, 1985, Pages 905-908

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code2914400090
Summary2914400090 other ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of Tropolone?

The CAS number of Tropolone is 533-75-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tropolone?

Tropolone has molecular formula C7H6O2 and molecular weight 122.121 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of Tropolone?

For Tropolone, Upstream Products: 7,7-dichlorobicyclo[3.2.0]hept-2-en-6-one; Downstream Products: Tropolone tosylate, Methyl 2-oxo-2H-cyclohepta[b]furan-3-carboxylate, cycloheptene.

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How to cite: Jingsj. "Tropolone (CAS 533-75-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-26597-4 (accessed 2026-11-09).

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