Caronic anhydride

Chemical Properties

White crystalline powder

Uses

Caronic anhydride, also known as 6,6-Dimethyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane-2,4-dione, is a pharmaceutical intermediate mainly used as a synthesis of Boceprevir, an oral protease inhibitor of hepatitis C. It is widely used in agricultural chemicals and other organic synthesis field.