Acetylacetone
- CAS Number
- 123-54-6
- HSN Code
- 29141990
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O2
- Catalogue Number
- AL0086
- Purity
- 99.5%
- Molecular Weight
- 100.12 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Acetylacetone is a beta-diketone that is pentane in which the hydrogens at positions 2 and 4 are replaced by oxo groups. It is a conjugate acid of an acetylacetonate.
Also known as 2-Pentanone, 4-oxobutanal.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0086
- CAS Number
- 123-54-6
- Molecular Formula
- C5H8O2
- Molecular Weight
- 100.12 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29141990
- Grade
- AR (Analytical Reagent)
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -23 °C; Boiling point: 138 °C; Flash point: 38 °C (100 °F) - closed cup; Density: 0.9721 at 25 °C/4 °C; Solubility: In water, 166,000 mg/L at 20 °C.
- Appearance
- Colorless or slightly yellow liquid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 250 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in the dark.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Acetylacetone
- Catalogue No.
- AL0086
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 123-54-6
- EC Number
- 204-634-0
- Grade
- AR
- EC Index Number
- 606-022-00-7
- Chemical Formula
- C5H8O2
- HSN Code
- 29141990
- Synonyms
- 2-Pentanone, 4-oxobutanal
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent and reagent in organic synthesis and analytical chemistry.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 3; Acute Tox. 4
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 31261 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H226: Flammable liquid and vapor; H302: Harmful if swallowed
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- May cause respiratory irritation.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Acetylacetone
- CAS No.
- 123-54-6
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Remove to fresh air; if victim is not breathing, give artificial respiration and then oxygen; call a physician.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. If irritation occurs, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. If irritation persists, seek medical attention.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention if symptoms occur.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory distress.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Dry powder, dry sand. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Do NOT use water jet.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Vapors are heavier than air and will collect in low areas. Vapors may travel long distances to ignition sources and flashback.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use personal protective equipment as required.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in the dark.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Handle with gloves.
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless to pale yellow
- Odour
- Pleasant odor
- Odour threshold
- No data available
- pH value
- No data available
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- No data available
- Melting point
- -23 °C
- Freezing point
- No data available
- Boiling point
- 138 °C
- Flash point
- 38 °C (100 °F) - closed cup
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 644 °F (340 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- No data available
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- Vapor pressure, kPa at 20 °C: 0.93
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 3.5 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.9721 at 25 °C/4 °C
- Solubility
- In water, 166,000 mg/L at 20 °C
- Log Pow
- 0.40
- Viscosity, kinematic
- No data available
- Viscosity, dynamic
- No data available
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 1.2 - 7.0 vol%
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- The substance may polymerize under the influence of light. Reacts with strong oxidants, bases and reducing agents.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions - Carbon oxides.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat (male) oral 760 mg/kg; LD50 Rat (female) oral 570 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation 1000 ppm/4 hr
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 2310
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 2310
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 2310
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 2310
- UN-No. (RID)
- 2310
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Acetylacetone
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Acetylacetone
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Acetylacetone
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Acetylacetone
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Acetylacetone
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3 (6.1)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used in the Hantzsch colorimetric determination of formaldehyde/ammonia and to prepare metal acetylacetonate standards.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00015
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 100.12 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.5% min | 99.7% |
| Density | 0.973 g/mL | 0.973 g/mL |
| Boiling Point | 140 °C | 140 °C |
| Moisture Content | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Related Substances | <0.5% | 0.2% |
The above product is expected to comply with AR grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR | 99.5% | m.p. -23 °C; b.p. 138 °C | <0.5% | <0.1% | <0.5% | In water, 166,000 mg/L at 20 °C |
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