Acetyl acetone

CAS NO: 123-54-6             EINECS: 204-634-0

Name: Acetyl acetone          Synonyms: 2, 4-Pentanedione

Molecular Formula: C5H8O2     Molecular Weight: 100.12

Melting point: -23 ºC     Boiling point: 133-140 ºC    Flash point: 35.5 ºC

Refractive index: 1.451-1.453

Water solubility: 16 g/100 mL (20 ºC)            Density: 0.975

Appearance: colorless or slightly yellow liquid, ester odor.

Ignition Temperature (ºC): 340

Upper explosive limit% (V / V): 11.4    Lower Explosive limit% (V / V): 1.7

Solubility: slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol, chloroform, ether, benzene, acetone, etc. most organic solvents.

Dangerous goods class: 3 Class 6.1 Class

Uses: Solvent for cellulose acetate, organic synthesis intermediate, metal complexing agents, paint dryer, lubricants, pesticides.

Packing: 190kgs/ drum.

Transport Information: UN 2310