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2,3-Butanedione, 99%

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Catalog No. AAA1421709

Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1421709

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Description

CAS: 431-03-8 | C4H6O2 | 86.09 g/mol

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.

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

Specifications

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 10 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

RUO – Research Use Only