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2,3-Hexanedione

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): 2,3-Hexanedione, propyl diketone, methylpropylglyoxal
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₆H₁₀O₂
• CAS Number: 3848-24-6
• Molecular Weight: 114.14
• MDL number: MFCD00009398
• UNSPSC Code: 12352115
• EC Index Number: 223-350-8
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: 13 hPa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• assay: ≥95.0% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 245 °C
• potency: >5000 mg/kg LD₅₀, oral (Rat); >5000 mg/kg LD₅₀, skin (Rabbit)
• expl. lim.: 1.2-5.9 % (v/v)
• bp: 130 °C/1013 hPa
• mp: -30 °C
• transition temp: flash point 28 °C
• density: 0.94 g/cm³ at 20 °C
• storage temp.: 2-30°C
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-4-6(8)5(2)7/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: MWVFCEVNXHTDNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

Application

• Synthesis of alpha-hydroxy ketones and vicinal (R, R)-diols by Bacillus clausii DSM 8716 T butanediol dehydrogenase: This study explores the enzymatic reduction of 2,3-hexanedione to produce hydroxy ketones, providing insights into biocatalytic applications (Muschallik et al., 2020).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 95.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.934 - 0.940
Identity (IR): passes test

Safety Information

• pictograms: GHS02,GHS08
• signalword: Warning
• hcodes: H226 - H373
• pcodes: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P314
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation
• target_organs: Respiratory system
• Storage Class: 3 - Flammable liquids
• wgk_germany: WGK 2
• flash_point_f: 82.4 °F - closed cup
• flash_point_c: 28 °C - closed cup