Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+

Name: Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-008109

About Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+

Diacetone alcohol is a carbonyl building block in Puriss grade carrying the CAS registry number 123-42-2, specified at ≥99% purity. The compound has the formula C6H12O2, corresponding to a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one. It is also known as 2-Pentanone or Diacetonalkohol.

The material typically appears as a colourless liquid. Literature values give a boiling point of 166 °C and a density of 0.931 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.

Key uses span organic synthesis, condensation and reductive amination, API intermediates and biological staining. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing, academic and industrial research and paints and coatings.

We offer Diacetone alcohol in 1 L and 5 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
Condensation & reductive amination
API intermediates
Biological staining

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+
Catalogue No.	VQ-008109
CAS Number	123-42-2
IUPAC name	4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular weight	116.16 g/mol
Exact mass	116.0837
Grade	Puriss
Purity / assay	≥99%
HSN code	29144000
InChIKey	SWXVUIWOUIDPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CC(=O)CC(C)(C)O
PubChem CID	31256

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Colourless liquid
Boiling point	166 °C
Density	0.931 g/mL at 25 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	-0.2
H-bond donors / acceptors	1 / 2
TPSA	37.3 Å²
UN number	UN 1148
Synonyms	2-Pentanone, Diacetonalkohol, Diketone alcohol, Diacetonalcohol, Acetonyldimethylcarbinol, Pyranton A, Diacetone, Diacetone-alcool, 2-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-, Diacetonalcool, 2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one, Diacetonyl alcohol

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

H319Causes serious eye irritation

Precautionary statements: P264 + P265, P280, P305 + P351 + P338, P337 + P317

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 123-42-2

Synthesis

4-Hydroxy 4-methyl 2-pentanone, 99%

CAS: 123-42-2
Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
MW: 116.16 g/mol

VQ-008031

Synthesis

Diacetone alcohol, 98%

CAS: 123-42-2
Formula: C₆H₁₂O₂
MW: 116.16 g/mol

VQ-008108

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+?

The CAS Registry Number of Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ is 123-42-2. It is also known as 2-Pentanone, Diacetonalkohol, Diketone alcohol.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+?

Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ has the molecular formula C6H12O2 and a molecular weight of 116.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ can I order?

We supply Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ in Puriss (≥99%) grade, in 1 L, 5 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+?

Yes. Every lot of Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 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 Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ be shipped internationally?

Yes. Diacetone alcohol, puriss, 99%+ is classified as hazardous (UN 1148), 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.