Acetylacetone (CAS 123-54-6)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ACETYLACETONE

Cat. NoKC.110043 CategorySolvents Molecular FormulaC5H8O2 CAS123-54-6 Molecular Weight100.12 g/mol

Pack sizes 250 ml500 ml2.5 ltr

Safety & Hazards (GHS) Warning

Flammable

Irritant

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acetylacetone has been reported in Nicotiana tabacum, Mangifera indica, and Geijera parviflora with data available.

Used as a chemical intermediate, solvent, metal chelating agent, lubricant additive, and pesticide; [Hawley] Used as a metal chelator, lubricant additive, corrosion inhibitor, polyolefin modifier, and intermediate; [ACGIH]
Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]
Forms organometallic complexes which are used as gasoline additives, lubricant additives, driers for varnishes and printer's inks ... .
Fungicides, insecticides, colors /SRP: Former uses/

Physical Description	Pentane-2,4-dione appears as a colorless or yellow colored liquid. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent in paints and varnishes.
Color/Form	Colorless or slightly yellow liquid
Odor	Pleasant odor
Melting Point	-10.3 °F (USCG, 1999)
Boiling Point	284.7 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
Flash Point	93 °F (USCG, 1999)
Density	0.975 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	In water, 166,000 mg/L at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure	2.96 [mmHg]
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.4494 at 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	Stable under recommended storage conditions.

IUPAC Name	pentane-2,4-dione
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
CAS	123-54-6
SMILES	CC(=O)CC(=O)C
InChIKey	YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.110043
Pack sizes	250 ml · 500 ml · 2.5 ltr

⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.