3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione
- CAS NO.：815-57-6
- Empirical Formula: C6H10O2
- Molecular Weight: 114.14
- MDL number: MFCD00008762
- EINECS: 212-420-3
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:51:33
What is 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione?
Chemical properties
clear colourless to yellow liquid
The Uses of 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione
3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione involves in asymmetric substitution of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate catalyzed by amphiphilic resin-supported monodentate phosphine ligands can occur.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Chemistry Letters, 8, p. 45, 1979
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 90, p. 2421, 1968 DOI: 10.1021/ja01011a039
Organic Syntheses, Coll. Vol. 5, p. 785, 1973
General Description
Peroxynitrite promoted aerobic oxidation of 3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione has been reported. The kinetics of the reaction of OH radicals with 3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione has been investigated in the gas-phase using a pulsed laser photolysis-laser induced fluorescence technique. 3-methyl-2,4-pentanedione participates in asymmetric substitution of 1,3-diphenyl-2-propenyl acetate catalyzed by amphiphilic resin-supported monodentate phosphine ligands.
Properties of 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione
| Melting point: | -7.75°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 172-174 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.981 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 134 °F |
| storage temp. | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| form | clear liquid |
| pka | pK1:10.87 (25°C) |
| color | Light yellow to Yellow to Green |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water. |
| BRN | 635909 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 815-57-6(CAS DataBase Reference) |
Safety information for 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Flame Flammables GHS02  Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids H315:Skin corrosion/irritation H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing. |
Computed Descriptors for 3-Methyl-2,4-pentanedione
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