pentane-2,4-dione
- CAS No.
- 81235-32-7
- Chemical Name:
- pentane-2,4-dione
- Synonyms
- PENTANE-2,4-DIONE
- CBNumber:
- CB42131063
- Molecular Formula:
- C5H8O2
- Molecular Weight:
- 100.12
- MDL Number:
- MOL File:
- 81235-32-7.mol
pentane-2,4-dione Chemical Properties,Uses,Production
Chemical Properties
2,4-Pentanedione is a colorless to yellowish liquid with a sour, rancid odor. The Odor Threshold is 0.01 ppm.
Definition
ChEBI: Acetylacetone is a beta-diketone that is pentane in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 4 are replaced by oxo groups. It is a conjugate acid of an acetylacetonate.
Potential Exposure
Acetoacetic acid derivative. 2,4-Pentanedione is used in gasoline and lubricant additives, fungicides, insecticides, and colors manufacture; as a chemical intermediate and in the manufacture of metal chelates
Shipping
UN2310 Pentane-2,4-dione, Hazard Class: 3; Labels: 3-Flammable liquid
Incompatibilities
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides. reducing agents; halogens, aliphatic amines; alkanolamines, organic acids; isocyanates. Strong light may cause polymerization.
Waste Disposal
Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. All federal, state, and local environmental regulations must be observed.