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A3130912

Diacetone alcohol , ≥99.0%(GC) , 123-42-2

Synonym(s):
2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one, Diacetone alcohol;4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone;Diacetone alcohol

CAS NO.:123-42-2

Empirical Formula: C6H12O2

Molecular Weight: 116.16

MDL number: MFCD00004471

EINECS: 204-626-7

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -42.8 °C
Boiling point: 166 °C(lit.)
Density  0.938 g/mL at 20 °C
vapor density  4 (vs air)
vapor pressure  <1 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index  n20/D 1.423(lit.)
Flash point: 132 °F
storage temp.  Store below +30°C.
solubility  Soluble in alcohol, ether (Weast, 1986), and many other solvents, particular ketones such as acetone and 2-butanone.
pka 14.57±0.29(Predicted)
form  Liquid
color  Clear colorless
Odor Mild, pleasant.
explosive limit 1.8-6.9%(V)
Water Solubility  MISCIBLE
λmax 249nm(lit.)
Merck  14,2964
BRN  1740440
Specific Activity 25-50 mCi/mmol
Solvent Ethanol
Concentration 0.1 mCi/ml
Exposure limits TLV-TWA 240 mg/m3 (50 ppm) (ACGIH); IDLH 2100 ppm (NIOSH).
Dielectric constant 18.2(Ambient)
Stability: Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, amines, ammonia, strong acids, strong bases, alkalies, aluminium.
LogP -0.09 at 20℃

Description and Uses

Diacetone alcohol is a colorless liquid with amild, minty odor. Odor threshold = 0.28 ppm. Molecularweight = 116.16; Specific gravity (H2O:1) = 0.94; Boilingpoint = 168℃; Freezing/Melting point = - 43.8℃; Vaporpressure = 1 mmHg at 20℃; Flash point = 64℃; 58℃(acetone free); 64℃ (commercial grade). Explosive limits:LEL = 1.8%; UEL = 6.9%. Hazard Identification (based onNFPA-704 M Rating System): Health 1, Flammability 2,Reactivity 0. Soluble in water.

Solvent for pigments, cellulose, resins, oils, fats, and hydrocarbons; hydraulic brake fluid; antifreeze

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02,GHS07,GHS08
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226-H319-H335-H361fd
Precautionary statements  P202-P210-P233-P240-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313
Hazard Codes  Xi
Risk Statements  36-R36
Safety Statements  24/25-S24/25
OEB A
OEL TWA: 50 ppm (240 mg/m3)
RIDADR  UN 1148 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
RTECS  SA9100000
9
Autoignition Temperature 640 °C
TSCA  Yes
HS Code  2914 40 10
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
Toxicity LD50 orally in rats: 4.0 g/kg (Smyth)
IDLA 1,800 ppm [10% LEL]

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