What is "dimedone"

n. (context organic compound English) The cyclic diketone ''5,5-dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione'' used in analytical chemistry

Dimedone is a cyclic diketone used in organic chemistry to determine whether a compound contains an aldehyde group. Cyclohexanediones in general can be used as catalysts in the formation of transition-metal complexes. Other uses include applications in colorimetry, crystallography, luminescence and spectrophotometric analysis. It can also be used for chemistry involving organic compounds of low electrical resistance.