Zirconium(IV) 2,4-pentanedionate, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Zirconium(IV) 2,4-pentanedionate is used as a cross-linking agent for oxygen-containing polymers. It is used as a catalyst in organic synthesis for the nitration of o-nitrotoluene using a dinitrogen pentoxide to get 2,4-dinitrotoluenes and 2,6-dinitrotoluenes.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 17501-44-9
• Molecular Formula: C20H28O8Zr
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 487.66
• MDL Number: MFCD00000036
• InChI Key: DFPGFWYWSAYLCW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-hydroxypent-3-en-2-one; zirconium
• PubChem CID: 50912253
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxypent-3-en-2-one;zirconium
• SMILES: [Zr+4].CC(=O)[CH-]C(C)=O.CC(=O)[CH-]C(C)=O.CC(=O)[CH-]C(C)=O.CC(=O)[CH-]C(C)=O

• Melting Point: 191°C to 195°C
• Color: White
• Odor: Weak
• Quantity: 50 g
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 487.66
• Physical Form: Crystals
• Chemical Name or Material: Zirconium(IV) 2,4-pentanedionate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	Warning
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H302-H312-H332-H315-H319-H335 Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Harmful if inhaled. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	GHS P Statement P261-P280-P305+P351+P338-P304+P340-P405-P501a Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
EINECSNumber	241-510-5
RTECSNumber	ZH9280000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only