2,3-HEXANEDIONE

About This Item

Molecular Formula	C₆H₁₀O₂
CAS Number	3848-24-6

FC-0279039

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Properties

Chemical Identifiers

IUPAC Name	hexane-2,3-dione
SMILES	CCCC(=O)C(=O)C
InChI Key	MWVFCEVNXHTDNF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI	InChI=1S/C6H10O2/c1-3-4-6(8)5(2)7/h3-4H2,1-2H3

Physical Properties

Boiling Point	262 °F at 760 mm Hg (NTP, 1992)
Melting Point	-30 °C
Flash Point	83 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.934 at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)

Safety Information

Hazard Class

Warning

Flash Point

83 °F (NTP, 1992)

Please refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for complete handling, storage, and disposal instructions. Follow all applicable regulations when working with this chemical reagent.