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2,4-Dibromo-3-pentanone, mixture of stereoisomers, 97%
Description
2,4-Dibromo-2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone may be used in the synthesis of 2-dimethylamino-4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes, via debromination using zinc-copper couple in dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide.
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2,4-Dibromo-2,4-dimethyl-3-pentanone may be used in the synthesis of 2-dimethylamino-4-methylene-1,3-dioxolanes, via debromination using zinc-copper couple in dimethylformamide and dimethylacetamide.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water(50 g/L (20°C).
Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store away from strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents, bases.

Specifications
Specifications
Boiling Point | 67°C to 82°C (10 mmHg) |
Odor | Pungent |
Quantity | 50 g |
UN Number | UN3265 |
Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water(50g/L (20°C). |
Formula Weight | 243.91 |
Percent Purity | 97% |
Chemical Name or Material | 2,4-Dibromo-3-pentanone, mixture of stereoisomers |
Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H314-H335 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H314-H318 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. |
Precautionary Statement | P260-P264b-P271-P280-P301+P330+P331-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P363-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 8; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Keep cold |
RUO – Research Use Only
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