(-)-6-[(3,3-dimethyloxiranyl)]-carbonyl is an organic compound with the chemical formula C16H16O5. It is optically active and is labeled "(-)" to indicate that it is levorotatory.
The compound is crystalline and often exists in the form of a white crystalline powder. It is relatively insoluble in water in terms of solubility, but can be dissolved in organic solvents such as ethanol, dimethylformamide, etc.
(-6-[(3,3-dimenthyloxiranyl)-carbonyl]-carbonyl has certain applications in the field of medicine. It is widely studied for use in the development of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-tumor drugs. The specific mechanism of action is still under further study.
The preparation method of this compound is relatively complicated, and generally requires a method based on organic synthesis. One of the main synthetic routes is through the chemical modification of a specific precursor compound.