2,3-Hexanedione, 94%

Description

CAS: 3848-24-6 | C6H10O2 | 114.14 g/mol

2,3-Hexanedione is used to evaluate the influence of xanthan concentration on the release of aroma compounds in xanthan-thickened food model systems. It reacts with ethylenediamine to yield macrocyclic tetradentate 12-membered nitrogen donor (N4) ligand.

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Applications
2,3-Hexanedione is used to evaluate the influence of xanthan concentration on the release of aroma compounds in xanthan-thickened food model systems. It reacts with ethylenediamine to yield macrocyclic tetradentate 12-membered nitrogen donor (N4) ligand.

Solubility
Partly miscible in water.

Notes
Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 3848-24-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H10O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 114.14
• MDL Number: MFCD00009398
• InChI Key: MWVFCEVNXHTDNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,3-hexanedione, acetylbutyryl, acetyl butyryl, methyl propyl diketone, butyryl acetyl, hexanedione, unii-559anr3nvs, 2,3-hexandione, fema no. 2558, 559anr3nvs
• PubChem CID: 19707
• ChEBI: CHEBI:87583
• IUPAC Name: hexane-2,3-dione
• SMILES: CCCC(=O)C(C)=O

• Melting Point: -30°C
• Density: 0.937
• Boiling Point: 127°C to 128°C
• Flash Point: 28°C (82°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.412
• Quantity: 25 g
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 1699896
• Solubility Information: Partly miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 114.15
• Percent Purity: 94%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,3-Hexanedione

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H315-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H315-H319-H335 Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P332+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: KETONES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	223-350-8
RTECSNumber	MO3140000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only