Synonyms: Biacetyl; Diacetyl
CAS Number: 431-03-8
Formula: C4H6O2
Formula Weight: 86.09
Linear Formula: CH3COCOCH3
MDL No.: MFCD00008756
Purity: 0.97
Boiling Point: 88 C(lit.)
Density: 0.981 g/mL(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.394(lit.)
Storage: 2-8C
Beilstein Registry Number: 605398
EC Number: 207-069-8
UNSPSC Code: 12352100
Application: Inactivates aminopeptidase-N. Cyclocondensation with amines has been used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems. Also used as a precursor to α-diones.
RTECS: EK2625000
RIDADR: UN 2346 3 / PGII
WGK Germany: 2
Flash Point(F): 44.6 F
Flash Point(C): 7 C
R Codes: 11-20/22-37/38-41
S Codes: 26-39
IOD Codes: F,Xn
Symbol: GHS02, GHS06
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: H225-H302-H315-H319-H331-H335
Precautionary statements: P210-P233-P261-P264-P370 + P378-P403 + P233