4-pyrone

4-Pyrone (γ-pyrone or pyran-4-one) is an unsaturated cyclic chemical compound with the molecular formula C5H4O2. It is isomeric with 2-pyrone.

4-Pyrone forms the central core of several natural chemical compounds including maltol and kojic acid.


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 * [[Image:KojicAcid.png|120px]]
 * Maltol
 * Kojic acid
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