Description

Pentane-2,4-Dione is a high-purity diketone compound, also known as acetylacetone, valued for its versatile chelating properties and role as a key chemical intermediate. Its significance lies in its ability to form stable complexes with various metal ions, making it indispensable for synthesizing catalysts and advanced materials. This product is essential for manufacturers and R&D facilities in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality precursors.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and various heterocyclic compounds.
• Metal Chelation & Catalyst Synthesis: Acts as a premier ligand for producing metal acetylacetonate complexes, which are widely used as catalysts in polymerization and organic synthesis.
• Agrochemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides due to its reactive β-diketone structure.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Employed as a cross-linking agent and modifier to enhance the properties of polymers, coatings, and adhesives.
• Analytical Chemistry: Functions as a derivatization agent and extraction solvent in chromatographic and spectroscopic analysis methods.
• Specialty Chemical Synthesis: A key starting material for producing flavors, fragrances, and other fine chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pentane-2,4-Dione
CAS No.	81235-32-7
Molecular Formula	C5H8O2
Molecular Weight	100.12 g/mol
Synonyms	Acetylacetone; 2,4-Pentanedione; Diacetyl methane; Hacac; Acetyl-2-propanone; Pentanedione; 2,4-Diketopentane; 2,4-PD
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Quality Control

Our Pentane-2,4-Dione is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including assay, identity confirmation, and impurity profiling. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting compliance with agreed specifications are provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant cGMP and ISO guidelines for industrial chemical manufacturing.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from strong bases and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent moisture absorption and maintain product integrity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.449 - 1.453
Density (20°C)	0.970 - 0.980 g/mL
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.05%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.