Acetylacetone PurReagent, >=99.5%

PurReagent


Synonym:  2,4-Pentanedione
Linear Formula:  C5H8O2
Molecular Weight:  100.12 g/mol
CAS Number: 123-54-6

Properties

Vapour pressure 6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
Water Solubility ca. 153,8 g/l (20 °C)
Autoignition temp. 662 °F
Explosion limit 11.4 %
Assay Purity >=99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.452
B pt. 140.4 °C
M pt. -23 °C
Density 0.975 g/mL at 25 °C
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H226,H302,H311 + H331
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P311
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29051900
Storage Temp. 2-8 °C
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number 2310

Description

Application
Acetylacetone is widely used as a chemical intermediate solvent metal chelating agent and reagent in organic synthesis pharmaceutical manufacturing catalyst preparation and analytical chemistry.

Purpose
Its purpose is to facilitate chemical reactions form stable metal complexes and serve as a building block in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals agrochemicals dyes and specialty chemicals.

General Description
Acetylacetone (also known as 24-pentanedione) is a colorless to pale yellow liquid Beta-diketone it known for its keto-enol tautomerism and strong metal-chelating properties making it valuable in a wide range of industrial and laboratory applications.