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

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.

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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.

Specifications

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

• 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

Safety and Handling

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