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

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11454080	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14117.AE	100 mL
11488076	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14117.AP	500 mL
11498076	Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar A14117.0F	2500 mL

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.

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-54-6
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.12
• InChI Key: YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 31261
• IUPAC Name: pentane-2,4-dione

• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00008787
• Synonym: 2,4-pentanedione, acetylacetone, 2,4-pentadione, diacetylmethane, acetoacetone, acac, 2,4-dioxopentane, pentanedione, pentan-2,4-dione, acetyl acetone
• ChEBI: CHEBI:14750
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC(C)=O

Specifications

• CAS: 123-54-6
• Density: 0.973
• Flash Point: 34°C (93°F)
• Molecular Formula: C5H8O2
• MDL Number: MFCD00008787
• Beilstein: 741937
• Synonym: 2,4-pentanedione, acetylacetone, 2,4-pentadione, diacetylmethane, acetoacetone, acac, 2,4-dioxopentane, pentanedione, pentan-2,4-dione, acetyl acetone
• InChI Key: YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: pentane-2,4-dione
• PubChem CID: 31261
• Formula Weight: 100.12
• Physical Form: Liquid

• Melting Point: -23°C
• Boiling Point: 140°C to 141°C
• Assay Percent Range: 99%
• Refractive Index: 1.452
• UN Number: UN2310
• Merck Index: 14,81
• Solubility Information: It is readily miscible with water.
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC(C)=O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.12
• ChEBI: CHEBI:14750
• Percent Purity: 99%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,4-Pentanedione

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H311-H331-H226-H302
Toxic in contact with skin.
Toxic if inhaled.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P311-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H226-H302-H311+H331

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only