Acetylacetone (pentane-2,4-dione)
Chemical structure
CAS No.: 123-54-6 |
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Chemical Formula: C5H8O2
Appearance
Clear, colourless solution
Application
For synthesizing heterocycles (isoxazoles, pyrazoles, pyrimidines, pyridines etc.)
For preparation of metal acetylacetonates as catalysts
Production of anti-corrosion preparations
Its peroxide is used as radical initiator for polymerisations
Intermediate for drugs (e.g. Sulfamethazine, Nicarbazine)
Synthesis of vitamin B6 and vitamin K
Intermediate for pesticides (e.g. fungicides, sulfonylurea-herbicides)
Specification：
Item |
Unit |
Standard |
Acetyl acetone content: |
% |
> 99.7 |
Density(20°C ): |
g/cm3: |
0.970-0.975 |
Refractive index: |
|
1.450±0.002 |
Acetic acid: |
% |
0.15 Max |
Residue on evaporation: |
% |
0.01 Max |
Moisture: |
% |
0.15 Max |
Color (APHA): |
|
10 Max |
Packaging
Packed in plastic drum, net weight 200kg.
Or in IBC tank, net weight 1000kg per tank.
Storage and Handling Considerations
This product is flammable and explosive, please store in dry and cool place.
Please refer to the Material safety datasheets thoroughly for safe-handling.
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