Pentane-2,4-dione

CAS: 123-54-6 | OR16430 | Pentane-2,4-dione

Catalogue Number OR16430

Synonym(s): Acetylacetone, 2,4-Dioxopentane

Pentane-2,4-dione, also known as Acetylacetone or 2,4-Dioxopentane (CAS 123-54-6) is an organic compound, and a 1,3 beta-diketone. Apollo Scientific supplies Pentane-2,4-dione to R&D, Academic institutions, and manufacturers across the UK and USA.

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CAS Number

123-54-6

Commodity Code

2914199090

MDL Number

MFCD00008787

Formula Weight
100.12 g/mol
Density
0.975 g/cm³
Melting Point
-23 °C
Boiling Point
140-141 °C
Flash Point
38 °C
Chemical Hazard
Flammable/Toxic/Harmful
GHS
Hazard Statements
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H311+H331: Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled
Precautionary Statements
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Product Description

Pentane-2,4-dione, also known as Acetylacetone or 2,4-Dioxopentane (CAS 123-54-6) is an organic compound, and a 1,3 beta-diketone. Apollo Scientific supplies Pentane-2,4-dione to R&D, Academic institutions, and manufacturers across the UK and USA.

It is a conjugate acid of an acetylacetonate, and naturally occurs in Mangifera indica and Nicotiana tabacum. Pentane-2,4-dione is used as an intermidiate in the synthesis of heterocyclic compounds, and the separation of metal ions.

It can be found in many industrial applications, such as:

  • surface sealers
  • pesticides and fungicides
  • lubricants
  • paint solvents
  • flame retardants

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