Acetylacetone CAS 123-54-6

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Acetylacetone is a β-diketone that exists in keto-enol tautomeric equilibrium, giving it strong chelating ability toward many metal ions. It serves both as a versatile solvent and as a reactive intermediate in a wide range of industrial chemical processes.

Basic Information

CAS No.	123-54-6
EC No.	204-634-0
Linear Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Melting Point	-23 °C (lit.)
Boiling point	140 °C (lit.)
Density	0.975 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
RIDADR	UN 2310 Class 3 / PG III
Chemical Structure

Key Applications

• Chelating agent for metal extraction and catalysts: Primary industrial use involves forming stable complexes with transition metals, widely applied in solvent extraction processes, catalyst preparation, and metal recovery operations.

• Solvent in resin, cellulose, and coating systems: Functions as an effective solvent for cellulose esters, vinyl resins, and various industrial coating and ink formulations due to its balanced polarity and solvency power.

• Chemical intermediate in organic and pharmaceutical synthesis: Serves as a key building block for condensation reactions leading to pharmaceuticals, dyes, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic compounds.

• Component in polymer chemistry and materials: Used as a ligand or additive in polymer stabilization, coordination chemistry, and the development of advanced materials and catalysts.

• Laboratory reagent for coordination and tautomerism studies: Commonly employed in research settings for preparing metal acetylacetonates and investigating keto-enol equilibrium in β-dicarbonyl systems.

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Hazards Classification

GHS Classification: Flammable liquid Category 3 (GHS02); Acute toxicity Category 4 (oral, dermal, inhalation) (GHS07); Skin irritation Category 2 (GHS07); Eye irritation Category 2 (GHS07).

Hazard Statements: H226 - Flammable liquid and vapour; H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled; H315 - Causes skin irritation; H319 - Causes serious eye irritation.

UN Number: UN 2310; Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III.