Product Details
Category
Fragrance Agents
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
Synonyms
2,5-Diketohexane;2,5-Hexadione
Solubility
Alcohol: miscible
Storage
Store below 30°C.
Boiling Point
191 °C (lit.)
Melting Point
-6--5 °C (lit.)
Density
0.973 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Product Description
2,5-Hexanedione is a major metabolite of the neurotoxic industrial solvent methyl n-butyl ketone. It reacts with amines to yield 2,5-dimethylpyrroles.
Molecular Weight (g/mol)
114.14
Vapor Pressure
0.43 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
pH
6.1 (10 g/L, H2O, 20℃)
Refractive Index
n20/D 1.425(lit.)
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong bases, strong reducing agents, strong oxidizing agents. Flammable.
Safety Statements
23-26-36/37-37/39
Water Solubility
miscible
Color
Clear yellow to brown