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

Catalog Number AAA1421722
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431-03-8
C4H6O2
86.09
MFCD00008756
QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2,3-butanedione, diacetyl, biacetyl, dimethylglyoxal, 2,3-diketobutane, dimethyl glyoxal, butanedione, dimethyl diketone, 2,3-butadione, 2,3-dioxobutane
650
CHEBI:16583
butane-2,3-dione
CC(=O)C(=O)C
431-03-8
C4H6O2
86.09
MFCD00008756
QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
2,3-butanedione, diacetyl, biacetyl, dimethylglyoxal, 2,3-diketobutane, dimethyl glyoxal, butanedione, dimethyl diketone, 2,3-butadione, 2,3-dioxobutane
650
CHEBI:16583
butane-2,3-dione
CC(=O)C(=O)C

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.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY
Melting Point -3°C
Density 0.983
Boiling Point 87°C to 88°C
Flash Point 10°C (50°F)
Odor Sweet
Refractive Index 1.394
Quantity 100 g
UN Number UN2346
Beilstein 605398
Merck Index 14,2966
Solubility Information Miscible with water.
Formula Weight 86.09
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2,3-Butanedione
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Safety and Handling

Hazard Category H225-H302-H315-H317-H318-H331-H373
Hazard Statement 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.
Precautionary Statement 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
DOTInformation Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: BUTANEDIONE
EINECSNumber 207-069-8
RTECSNumber EK2625000
TSCA Yes
Recommended Storage Ambient temperatures
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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