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Acetylacetone

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

ACAC, 2,4-Pentanedione

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2COCH3
CAS Number:
123-54-6
Molecular Weight:
100.12
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
NACRES:
NA.22
EC Index Number:
204-634-0
MDL number:
MFCD00008787
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
741937
eCl@ss:
39021208
Assay:
≥99% (GC)
Grade:
synthesis grade
Bp:
140.4 °C (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
6 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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grade

synthesis grade

Quality Segment

200

vapor density

3.5 (vs air)

vapor pressure

6 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

662 °F

potency

575 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

expl. lim.

11.4 %

dilution

(for synthesis)

refractive index

n20/D 1.452 (lit.)

pH

6 (20 °C, 200 g/L in H2O)

bp

140.4 °C (lit.)

mp

−23 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point 35 °C

solubility

153.8-155.2 g/L

density

0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

CC(=O)CC(C)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Viscoelasticity in Pressure-Sensitive Adhesives: This study examines the influence of crosslink density and linear viscoelasticity on the shear failure of adhesives, showcasing Aluminium acetylacetonate′s role in enhancing the performance and durability of industrial adhesives (Arrowood et al., 2023).
  • Heat Stabilizer in PVC: Discusses the preparation of magnesium-aluminum hydrotalcite using a mechanochemical method facilitated by Aluminium acetylacetonate, and its application as a heat stabilizer in poly(vinyl chloride), highlighting its importance in improving the thermal stability of polymers (Jiang et al., 2020).

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99 %
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.972 - 0.974
Identity (IR): passes test

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pictograms

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GHS02,GHS06

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 3 Dermal - Acute Tox. 3 Inhalation - Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Flam. Liq. 3

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

95.0 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

35 °C - closed cup

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