306932

3,4-Hexanedione

95%

• Linear Formula: CH₂CH₂COCOCH₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 4437-51-8
• Molecular Weight: 114.14
• Beilstein: 1700837
• EC Number: 224-651-7
• MDL number: MFCD00010237
• UNSPSC Code: 12352100
• PubChem Substance ID: 24858547
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• Assay: 95%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.41 (lit.)
• bp: 131 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCC(=O)C(=O)CC
• InChI: 1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-5(7)6(8)4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: KVFQMAZOBTXCAZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

The dermal irritation and sensitization potential of 3,4-hexanedione (used as constituents of synthetic flavoring agent) was studied using a murine model. The 3,4-hexanedione derivatives inhibited oxoglutarate transport.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02
• Signal Word: Warning
• Hazard Statements: H226
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 80.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 27 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves