Description / Application
Acetylacetone is a beta-diketone that is pentane in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 4 are replaced by oxo groups. It is a conjugate acid of an acetylacetonate.
Identities
| Alternative Name | 2,4-Pentanedione |
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| Molecular Formula | C5H8O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 100.12 |
| MFCD | MFCD00008787 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2310 |
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| Hazard Class | 3 (6.1) |
| Packing Group | III |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |