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2,3-Butanedione, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

$62.45 - $268.30

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 431-03-8
Molecular Formula C4H6O2
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 86.09
MDL Number MFCD00008756
InChI Key QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,3-butanedione, diacetyl, biacetyl, dimethylglyoxal, 2,3-diketobutane, dimethyl glyoxal, butanedione, dimethyl diketone, 2,3-butadione, 2,3-dioxobutane
PubChem CID 650
ChEBI CHEBI:16583
IUPAC Name butane-2,3-dione
SMILES CC(=O)C(=O)C
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Description

Description

2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.

Solubility
Miscible with water.

Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, strong bases, metals, reducing agents and oxidizing agents.
Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

431-03-8
86.09
QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
650
butane-2,3-dione
C4H6O2
MFCD00008756
2,3-butanedione, diacetyl, biacetyl, dimethylglyoxal, 2,3-diketobutane, dimethyl glyoxal, butanedione, dimethyl diketone, 2,3-butadione, 2,3-dioxobutane
CHEBI:16583
CC(=O)C(=O)C

Specifications

431-03-8
0.983
10°C (50°F)
C4H6O2
MFCD00008756
UN2346
14,2966
Miscible with water.
CC(=O)C(=O)C
86.09
CHEBI:16583
99%
-3°C
87°C to 88°C
Sweet
1.394
10 g
605398
2,3-butanedione, diacetyl, biacetyl, dimethylglyoxal, 2,3-diketobutane, dimethyl glyoxal, butanedione, dimethyl diketone, 2,3-butadione, 2,3-dioxobutane
QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
butane-2,3-dione
650
86.09
2,3-Butanedione
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Safety and Handling

Safety and Handling

GHS H Statement
H225-H302-H332-H315-H319
Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Harmful if swallowed.
Harmful if inhaled.
Causes skin irritation.
Causes serious eye irritation.

P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P272-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P310-P311-P314-P330-P333+P313-P363-P370+P378q-P501c

H225-H302-H315-H317-H318-H331-H373

DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTANEDIONE

EINECSNumber : 207-069-8

RTECSNumber : EK2625000

TSCA : Yes

Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

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RUO – Research Use Only