Pentane-2,4-dione
Catalogue Number OR16430
Synonym(s): Acetylacetone, 2,4-Dioxopentane
Pentane-2,4-dione, also known as Acetylacetone or 2,4-Dioxopentane (CAS 123-54-6) is an organic compound, and a 1,3 beta-diketone. Apollo Scientific supplies Pentane-2,4-dione to R&D, Academic institutions, and manufacturers across the UK and USA.
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- CAS Number
123-54-6
- Commodity Code
2914199090
- MDL Number
MFCD00008787
- Formula Weight
- 100.12 g/mol
- Density
- 0.975 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- -23 °C
- Boiling Point
- 140-141 °C
- Flash Point
- 38 °C
- Chemical Hazard
- Flammable/Toxic/Harmful
- GHS
-
- Hazard Statements
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H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H311+H331: Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled
- Precautionary Statements
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- MSDS
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Product Description
Pentane-2,4-dione, also known as Acetylacetone or 2,4-Dioxopentane (CAS 123-54-6) is an organic compound, and a 1,3 beta-diketone. Apollo Scientific supplies Pentane-2,4-dione to R&D, Academic institutions, and manufacturers across the UK and USA.
It is a conjugate acid of an acetylacetonate, and naturally occurs in Mangifera indica and Nicotiana tabacum. Pentane-2,4-dione is used as an intermidiate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, and the separation of metal ions.
It can be found in many industrial applications, such as:
- surface sealers
- pesticides and fungicides
- lubricants
- paint solvents
- flame retardants
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