3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione, mixture of tautomers

CAS: 815-57-6

Ref. 3D-FM60368

Product Information

• Name: 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione, mixture of tautomers
• Synonyms: 1,1-DiacetylethaneMethylacetylacetone
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione is a reactive chemical compound that is used in the preparation of other compounds. It has a ph profile with an acidic character and can be used as a reactant in organic synthesis. 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione reacts with hydroxyl groups to form an acid complex or intramolecular hydrogen bond. This reaction has been shown to produce malonic acid and radiation. The nitrogen atoms are also reactive, forming nitrite ions when reacted with hydrochloric acid or nitric acid. 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione reacts with methyl ethyl ketone and water vapor to produce hydrochloric acid and nitrous acid.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 114.14 g/mol
• Formula: C₆H₁₀O₂
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color/Form: Clear Colourless To Yellow Liquid
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-4(5(2)7)6(3)8/h4H,1-3H3
• InChI key: InChIKey=GSOHKPVFCOWKPU-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)C(C)C(C)=O