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5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE

  • CAS NO.:13706-86-0
  • Empirical Formula: C7H12O2
  • Molecular Weight: 128.17
  • MDL number: MFCD00059352
  • EINECS: 237-241-8
  • SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
  • Update Date: 2024-12-18 14:07:02
5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE Structural

What is 5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE?

Description

5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione has a powerful oily-buttery odor with a sweet taste in aqueous solution. May be synthesized by bromination of mesityl oxide, followed by treatment of the resulting dibromide with sulfuric acid.

Chemical properties

5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione has a powerful, oily-buttery odor and a sweet taste in aqueous solution.

Occurrence

Reported found in coffee and American potato chips

Definition

ChEBI: 5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione is an alpha-diketone.

Safety Profile

A skin irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.

Properties of 5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE

Melting point: 26.25°C (estimate)
Boiling point: 138 °C
Density  0,92 g/cm3
refractive index  1.4148 (589.3 nm 20℃)
FEMA  3190 | 5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE
Flash point: 33°C
form  clear liquid
color  Light yellow to Brown
Odor at 1.00 % in propylene glycol. sweet sharp fruity creamy brown butter
JECFA Number 414
EPA Substance Registry System 2,3-Hexanedione, 5-methyl- (13706-86-0)

Safety information for 5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE

Signal word Warning
Pictogram(s)
ghs
Flame
Flammables
GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.
P233:Keep container tightly closed.
P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.
P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction.
P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P501:Dispose of contents/container to..…

Computed Descriptors for 5-METHYL-2,3-HEXANEDIONE

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