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

Catalog number: A14117.AE
100 mL, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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

Catalog number: A14117.AE
100 mL, Each
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
123-54-6
IUPAC Name
pentane-2,4-dione
Molecular Formula
C5H8O2
InChI Key
YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(C)=O
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Assay (GC)
≥98.5%
Identification (FTIR)
Conforms (UK Sourced Material)
Refractive Index
1.4510-1.4540 @ 20?C (UK Sourced Material)
Form
Liquid

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.
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