Acetylacetone

General description

Acetylacetone (2,4-pentanedione) is an organic compound containing two carbonyl groups and one active methylene group. It is mainly used as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemical derivatives. It can also be used as a modifier for polyolefins, corrosion inhibitors, and labeling of radiotracers.

Application

Acetylacetone can be used as:

• A multifunctional ligand in the synthesis and feasible functionalization of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs).
• A reactant to synthesize 9,10-dihydroacridines by reacting with methyl acetoacetate and Morita-Baylis-Hillman acetates.
• A reagent in the synthesis of ZrO₂(zirconium dioxide) via hydrolysis of Zr(OC₃H₇ⁿ)₄. Acetylacetone controls the hydrolysis and condensation rates of alkoxides and thus, the nucleation and growth rates of oxides.

Packaging

Packaged in glass bottles

Legal Information

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UPC:

51373316

Weight:

1.00 Ounces

HazmatClass:

No

Quantity:

100

Unit of Measurement:

ML

WeightUOM:

LB

MPN:

P7754

CAS Number:

123-54-6