Acetylacetone
About This Item
Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2COCH3
CAS Number:
123-54-6
Molecular Weight:
100.12
General description
Acetylacetone (2,4-pentanedione) is an organic compound containing two carbonyl groups and one active methylene group. It is mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemical derivatives. It can also be used as a modifier for polyolefins, corrosion inhibitors, and labeling of radiotracers.
Quality Segment: 200
Vapor Pressure: 6 mmHg (20 °C)
Product Line: ReagentPlus®
Assay: ≥99%
Form: Liquid
Autoignition Temperature: 662 °F
Explosion Limit: 11.4%
Dilution: (for general lab use)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.452 (lit.)
pH: 6 (20 °C, 200 g/L)
Boiling Point: 140.4 °C (lit.)
Melting Point: −23 °C (lit.)
Density: 0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
