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2,4-Pentanedione, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11488076
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Description

2,4-Pentanedione is used as a precursor to acetylacetonate, a common bidentate and a raw material for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. It is used in pharmaceuticals, organic intermediates for solvents, analytical reagents, tungsten and molybdenum in aluminum extraction agent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,4-Pentanedione is used as a precursor to acetylacetonate, a common bidentate and a raw material for the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds. It is used in pharmaceuticals, organic intermediates for solvents, analytical reagents, tungsten and molybdenum in aluminum extraction agent.

Solubility
It is readily miscible with water.

Notes
Incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 123-54-6
Molecular Formula C5H8O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 100.12
MDL Number MFCD00008787
InChI Key YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,4-pentanedione, acetylacetone, 2,4-pentadione, diacetylmethane, acetoacetone, acac, 2,4-dioxopentane, pentanedione, pentan-2,4-dione, acetyl acetone
PubChem CID 31261
ChEBI CHEBI:14750
IUPAC Name pentane-2,4-dione
SMILES CC(=O)CC(C)=O

Specifications

Melting Point -23°C
Density 0.973
Boiling Point 140°C to 141°C
Flash Point 34°C (93°F)
Assay Percent Range 99%
Refractive Index 1.452
Quantity 500 mL
UN Number 2310
Beilstein 741937
Merck Index 14,81
Solubility Information It is readily miscible with water.
Formula Weight 100.12
Percent Purity 99%
Physical Form Liquid
Chemical Name or Material 2, 4-Pentanedione
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,4-Pentanedione
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Acute toxicity Category 3
  • Acute toxicity Category 4
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302-Harmful if swallowed.
  • H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331-Toxic if inhaled.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4-pentanedione

RUO – Research Use Only

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