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2,4-Pentanedione, 99%
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.
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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.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -23°C |
| Density | 0.973 |
| Boiling Point | 140°C to 141°C |
| Flash Point | 34°C (93°F) |
| Assay Percent Range | 99% |
| Refractive Index | 1.452 |
| Quantity | 100 mL |
| UN Number | UN2310 |
| Beilstein | 741937 |
| Merck Index | 14,81 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,4-Pentanedione
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H311-Toxic in contact with skin.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P311-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ .
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,4-Pentanedione
RUO – Research Use Only
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