3,4-Diacetyl-2,5-hexanedione
CAS: 5027-32-7
Ref. 3D-FAA02732
| 1g | Discontinued | ||
| 5g | Discontinued | ||
| 100mg | Discontinued | ||
| 250mg | Discontinued | ||
| 500mg | Discontinued |
Product Information
- (4E)-3-acetyl-4-(1-hydroxyethylidene)hexane-2,5-dione
- 1,1,2,2-Tetraacetylethane
- 2,5-Hexanedione, 3,4-diacetyl-
- 3,4-Diacetyl-2,5-dioxohexane
- 3,4-Diacetylhexane-2,5-Dione
- Bis(acetylacetone)
- NSC 35137
- Tetraacetylethane
- sym-Tetraacetylethane
3,4-Diacetyl-2,5-hexanedione (DAHD) is a molecule that has the ability to act as a catalyst for the decomposition of hydrogen sulfate. It promotes the conversion of protonated sulfate anions to sulfate radicals by acting as a hydrogen bond donor and receiver. DAHD also has optical properties that allow it to absorb light in the visible region and then emit light at longer wavelengths. The use of DAHD as a catalyst can be used to produce ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen gas, which is important in many industrial processes.
DAHD can also act as an intramolecular hydrogen bond acceptor. This means that it can be used to assist with organic synthesis reactions that require the formation of intramolecular bonds such as amides, esters, and urethanes. As a solid catalyst, DAHD is able to reduce production costs by eliminating hazardous waste disposal procedures.
