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Sigma-Aldrich

2,3-Pentanedione

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

2,3-Pentanedione

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C5H8O2
CAS Number:
600-14-6
Molecular Weight:
100.12
MDL number:
MFCD00009313
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
209-984-8
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

28.5 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

200

Assay

≥97.5% (GC)

autoignition temp.

265 °C

potency

3000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>2500 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.8-10.9 % (v/v)

pH

4 ( in H2O)

mp

-52 °C

transition temp

flash point 18 °C

solubility

60 g/L

density

0.96 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C5H8O2/c1-3-5(7)4(2)6/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

TZMFJUDUGYTVRY-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 97.5 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.958 - 0.966
Identity (IR): passes test

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225 - H317 - H373

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2 - Skin Sens. 1B - STOT RE 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

66.2 °F - open cup

Flash Point(C)

19 °C - open cup

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