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3,4-Hexanedione , 96% , 4437-51-8

Synonym(s):
Hexane-3,4-dione

CAS NO.:4437-51-8

Empirical Formula: C6H10O2

Molecular Weight: 114.14

MDL number: MFCD00010237

EINECS: 224-651-7

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100G RMB288.80 In Stock
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Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: -10 °C
Boiling point: 131 °C (lit.)
Density  0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index  n20/D 1.41(lit.)
FEMA  3168 | 3,4-HEXANEDIONE
Flash point: 88 °F
storage temp.  Sealed in dry,2-8°C
form  Liquid
color  Clear yellow
Odor at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. buttery toasted almond nutty caramellic
Odor Type buttery
Water Solubility  127 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number 413
BRN  1700837
LogP -0.27
CAS DataBase Reference 4437-51-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 3,4-Hexanedione(4437-51-8)
EPA Substance Registry System 3,4-Hexanedione (4437-51-8)

Description and Uses

3,4-Hexanedione has a pungent, unpleasant odor reminiscent of butter and a taste similar to that of diacetyl. May be prepared synthetically by condensation of ethyl propionate in the presence of sodium metal, followed by oxidation of the resulting propionin with copper acetate or ferric chloride.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS02
Signal word  Warning
Hazard statements  H226
Precautionary statements  P210
Hazard Codes  Xn
Risk Statements  10-36/38-20
Safety Statements  23-24/25-37/39-26-16
RIDADR  UN 1224 3/PG 3
WGK Germany  1
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  3
PackingGroup  III
HS Code  29141900

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