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2,3-Hexanedione
for synthesis
Synonym(s):
2,3-Hexanedione, propyl diketone, methylpropylglyoxal
About This Item
vapor pressure
13 hPa ( 20 °C)
Quality Level
Assay
≥95.0% (GC)
form
liquid
autoignition temp.
245 °C
potency
>5000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>5000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)
expl. lim.
1.2-5.9 % (v/v)
bp
130 °C/1013 hPa
mp
-30 °C
transition temp
flash point 28 °C
density
0.94 g/cm3 at 20 °C
storage temp.
2-30°C
InChI
1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-4-6(8)5(2)7/h3-4H2,1-2H3
InChI key
MWVFCEVNXHTDNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Application
- Synthesis of alpha-hydroxy ketones and vicinal (R, R)-diols by Bacillus clausii DSM 8716 T butanediol dehydrogenase: This study explores the enzymatic reduction of 2,3-hexanedione to produce hydroxy ketones, providing insights into biocatalytic applications (Muschallik et al., 2020).
Analysis Note
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.934 - 0.940
Identity (IR): passes test
Signal Word
Warning
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
Hazard Classifications
Flam. Liq. 3 - STOT RE 2 Inhalation
Target Organs
Respiratory system
Storage Class Code
3 - Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 2
Flash Point(F)
82.4 °F - closed cup
Flash Point(C)
28 °C - closed cup
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