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Organic Chemicals

Acetyl Acetone For Synthesis

RA000395 CAS 123-54-6 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000395
CAS number
123-54-6
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
98%
Molecular formula
CH3COCH2COCH3
Molecular weight
100.12

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure mm/Hg 6 mmHg mmHg
Vapour density 3.5 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.973 g/cm3 g/cm3
Relative density, gas (air=1) 3.5 —
Solubility in water [% weight] Complete —
Explosion limits - upper [%] 11.60 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 2.40 % %
Colour colorless or slight yellow —
Odour Putrid odor —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -23 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 340 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable —
Flash point [°C] 34 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 139 - 141 °C °C
Evaporation rate 0.75 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit
Appearance A clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid —
Assay Min 98.0 % %
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.451 - 1.453 —
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.971 - 0.974 g/mL g/mL

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
250 mL RA000395-PK-250ML
500 mL RA000395-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000395-PK-2.5L