Triacetic acid lactone

Triacetic acid lactone
Names
IUPAC name
4-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2-one
Other names
  • Triacetate lactone;
  • 3,5-Dihydroxysorbic acid δ-lactone;
  • 4-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-2-Pyrone;
  • 4-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-a-pyrone;
  • 4-Hydroxy-6-Methylpyran-2-one;
  • 6-Methyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Pyrone;
  • 2H-Pyran-2-one;
  • 4-Hydroxy-6-Methyl;
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
ChemSpider
ECHA InfoCard 100.010.564
EC Number 211-619-2
Properties
C6H6O3
Molar mass 126.12 g mol−1
Appearance light yellow crystal powder
Density 1.348 g cm−3
Melting point 188 to 190 °C (370 to 374 °F; 461 to 463 K)
Boiling point 285.9 °C (546.6 °F; 559.0 K)
8.60 g L-1 at 20°C in H2O
Hazards
Main hazards Moderately Toxic
Flash point 127.9 °C (262.2 °F; 401.0 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
Infobox references

Triacetic acid lactone (TAL;[1] 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.

Structure

Triacetic acid lactone consists of two main tautomers.

Tautomerization of triacetic acid lactone

The tautomer on the left, featuring a 4-hydroxy group, the C4 carbon, is dominant. Triacetic acid lactone is classified as a 2-pyrone compound owing to the ketone group on the C2 carbon in its dominant form.

Synthesis

Triacetic acid lactone is synthesized either from dehydroacetic acid, another 2-pyrone derivative, or from glucose by enzymatic catalysis. In its original synthesis, triacetic acid lactone was obtained by treatment of dehydroacetic acid with sulfuric acid at 135 °C. Dehydroacetic acid undergoes ring-opening and hydration to form "tetracetic acid".[2] Upon cooling, triacetic acid reverts to a lactone ring similar to the dehydroacetic acid structure, and the triacetic acid lactone is recovered by crystallization in cold water.

Synthesis of triacetic acid lactone completed by Collie

Biosynthesis

The microbial synthesis of triacetic acid lactone requires the enzyme 2-pyrone synthase (2-PS).[3] This enzyme has been examined in two hosts Escherichia coli and Saccharomyces cerevisiae. The Saccharomyces cerevisiae host being used during the synthesis produces a higher yield (70%) compared with the Escherichia coli host, which produces a yield of 40% of triacetic acid lactone. This enzyme catalyzes the synthesis of triacetic acid lactone from acetyl-CoA via two subsequent condensations with malonyl-CoA. This produces an intermediate of 3,5-diketohexanoate thioester, which undergoes ring closure to produce triacetic acid lactone.

Reactivity

The lactone is a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis.[4] It has also been described as a platform chemical, meaning that it could be the precursor to other fine chemicals. The lactone undergoes decarboxylation to acetylacetone. It is also a precursor to sorbic acid, dienoic acid, and hexenoic acid. Dienoic acid is used to inhibit the growth of various molds and hexenoic acid is used as a flavoring agent.[5] Acetylacetone is used for metal extraction and plating and as a food additive.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "New Sustainable Production Method Could Advance Plastics and Pharmaceuticals" (Press release). University of Texas. 13 February 2018 – via Drug Discovery & Development Magazine.
  2. ↑ Collie, J. Norman (1891). "LVI.?The lactone of triacetic acid". Journal of the Chemical Society, Transactions. 59: 607. doi:10.1039/CT8915900607.
  3. ↑ Xie, Dongming; Shao, Zengyi; Achkar, Jihane; Zha, Wenjuan; Frost, John W.; Zhao, Huimin (2006). "Microbial synthesis of triacetic acid lactone". Biotechnology and Bioengineering. 93 (4): 727–36. doi:10.1002/bit.20759. PMID 16245348.
  4. ↑ Moreno-Mañas, Marcial; Pleixats, Roser (1992). "Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry Volume 53". Advances in Heterocyclic Chemistry. 53: 1. doi:10.1016/S0065-2725(08)60861-2. ISBN 9780120207534. |chapter= ignored (help)
  5. ↑ Jacoby, Mitch (2012). "Teaming Up for Biobased Chemicals". Chem. Eng. News. 90 (32): 37–38.
  6. ↑ Chia, Mei; Schwartz, Thomas J.; Shanks, Brent H.; Dumesic, James A. (2012). "Triacetic acid lactone as a potential biorenewable platform chemical". Green Chemistry. 14 (7): 1850. doi:10.1039/C2GC35343A.
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