C5H8O2
100.12 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
Acetylacetone
CAS123-54-6EC204-634-0
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
solvent and metal chelating agent
Acetylacetone is an organic compound that exists as a 1,3-diketone in equilibrium with its enol tautomer. It is primarily used as a solvent and as a metal chelating agent in industrial applications.
solventmetal chelating agent
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H311Toxic in contact with skin
H331Toxic if inhaled
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H341Suspected of causing genetic defects
H370Causes damage to organs
H402Harmful to aquatic life
H412Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H312Harmful in contact with skin
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
pentane-2,4-dione
InChIKey
YRKCREAYFQTBPV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(=O)CC(=O)C
Synonyms (24)
- ACAC
- 1-methylbutane-1,3-dione
- 2,4-Dioxopentane
- 2,4-Pentadione
- 2,4-Pentandione
- 2,4-Pentanedione
- 2-Propanone, acetyl-
- 4-Hydroxy-3-penten-2-one
- ACETYLACETONE ENOL
- Acetoacetone
- Acetone, acetyl-
- Acetyl 2-propanone
- Acetylacetone
- Diacetylmethane
- Hacac
- Pentan-2,4-dione
- Pentane-2,4-dione
- Pentanedione
- Pentanedione-2,4
- acetylaceton
- pentan-2
- pentane-2