Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+

Name: Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008082

About Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+

Acetyl acetone is a carbonyl building block in AR grade carrying the CAS registry number 123-54-6 at a purity of ≥99%. Its molecular formula is C5H8O2 and its molecular weight is 100.12 g/mol. The IUPAC name is pentane-2,4-dione. Common synonyms include 2,4-Pentanedione and Acetylacetone.

The material typically appears as a colourless to faint yellow liquid. Reported physical data include a boiling point of 140.4 °C and a density of 0.975 g/ml at 25 °C. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat and ignition sources. Under GHS it is labelled “Warning”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and pharmaceutical synthesis. Buyers come mainly from pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Standard pack sizes are 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L and 180 / 200 kg, and every batch ships with a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and we export worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Pharmaceutical synthesis

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-008082
CAS Number	123-54-6
IUPAC name	pentane-2,4-dione
Molecular formula	C₅H₈O₂
Molecular weight	100.12 g/mol
Exact mass	100.0524
Grade	AR
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29141990
InChIKey	YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CC(=O)C
PubChem CID	31261

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless to faint yellow liquid
Boiling point	140.4 °C
Density	0.975 g/ml at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 2
TPSA	34.1 Å²
UN number	UN 2310
Synonyms	2,4-Pentanedione, Acetylacetone, 2,4-Dioxopentane, Acetoacetone, Diacetylmethane, Pentanedione, Pentan-2,4-dione, Pentanedione-2,4, Acetyl 2-propanone, Acetone, acetyl-, 2-Propanone, acetyl-, 2,4-Pentadione

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapor
H302Harmful if swallowed

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P264, P270, P280, P301 + P317, P303 + P361 + P353, P330, P370 + P378, P403 + P235, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 123-54-6

Synthesis

Acetyl acetone, 99%

CAS: 123-54-6
Formula: C₅H₈O₂
MW: 100.12 g/mol

VQ-008081

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ is 123-54-6. It is also known as 2,4-Pentanedione, Acetylacetone, 2,4-Dioxopentane.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+?

Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ has the molecular formula C5H8O2 and a molecular weight of 100.12 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is pentane-2,4-dione.

Which grade and pack sizes of Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ can I order?

We supply Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ in AR (≥99%) grade, in 250 mL, 500 mL, 5 L, 180 / 200 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Acetyl acetone, GR 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 2310), so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.