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2,5-Hexanedione, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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Description

2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.

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Applications
2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.

Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, water and diethyl ether.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, metals and strong reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 110-13-4
Molecular Formula C6H10O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 114.144
MDL Number MFCD00008792
InChI Key OJVAMHKKJGICOG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,5-hexanedione, acetonylacetone, 1,2-diacetylethane, acetonyl acetone, diacetonyl, 2,5-diketohexane, 2,5-hexadione, acetone, acetonyl, 2,5-hexandione, alpha,beta-diacetylethane
PubChem CID 8035
ChEBI CHEBI:85014
IUPAC Name hexane-2,5-dione
SMILES CC(=O)CCC(=O)C

Specifications

Melting Point -6°C
Density 0.976
Boiling Point 192°C to 193°C
Flash Point 78°C (172°F)
Refractive Index 1.425
Quantity 25 g
Beilstein 506525
Merck Index 14,71
Solubility Information Miscible with alcohol,water and diethyl ether.
Formula Weight 114.15
Percent Purity 97%
Chemical Name or Material 2,5-Hexanedione
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,5-Hexanedione
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
 Hazard Statement
  • H315-Causes skin irritation.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H373-May cause damage to organs.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,5-Hexanedione

RUO – Research Use Only

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