Term Name: dehydroacetic acid
Synonyms: 3-acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione, Biocide 470F, Methylacetopyronone
Definition: A pyran-2,4-dione substituted at position 3 by an acetyl group and at position 6 by a methyl group. A fungicide and bactericide it is used primarily in processed fruit and vegetables.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:137426]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: ketone pyran-2,4-dione
has_role: antibacterial agent fungicide plasticiser