methyl acetyl acetone
2,4-pentanedione, 3-methyl- (8CI)(9CI)
Identification
| Name | methyl acetyl acetone |
| IUPAC | 3-methylpentane-2,4-dione |
| CAS Number | 815-57-6 |
| EINECS | 212-420-3 |
| FDA UNII | Search |
| Molecular Formula | C6 H10 O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 114.14410000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008762 |
| Nikkaji Number | J110.475F |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 sum of isomers |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.97500 to 0.98100 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Pounds per Gallon - (est). | 8.122 to 8.172 |
| Refractive Index | 1.44200 to 1.44600 @ 20.00 °C. |
| Boiling Point | 170.00 to 173.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.295000 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Flash Point | 134.00 °F. TCC ( 56.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.623 (est) |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
| Insoluble in | water |
No sensory data available
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | Not determined |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | Not determined |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | natural substances and extractives |
| Recommendation for methyl acetyl acetone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
| Recommendation for methyl acetyl acetone flavor usage levels up to | not for flavor use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
1,1-
diacetylethane
3-
methyl pentane-2,4-dione
3-
methyl-2,4-pentane dione (mixture of tautomers)
3-
methyl-2,4-pentanedione
3-
methylpentane-2,4-dione
2,4-
pentanedione, 3-methyl-
2,4-
pentanedione, 3-methyl- (8CI)(9CI)
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