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2,5-Hexanedione, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.
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2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, water and diethyl ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, metals and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -6°C |
| Density | 0.976 |
| Boiling Point | 192°C to 193°C |
| Flash Point | 78°C (172°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| Beilstein | 506525 |
| Merck Index | 14,71 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,water and diethyl ether. |
| Formula Weight | 114.15 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2,5-Hexanedione
- Warning
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,5-Hexanedione
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