5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione
[CAS# 13706-86-0]

Identification

• Name: 5-Methyl-2,3-hexanedione
• Synonyms: 2-Methylhexa-4,5-dione
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 128.17
• CAS Registry Number: 13706-86-0
• EC Number: 237-241-8

Properties

• Solubility: Sparingly soluble (19 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.924±0.06 g/cm³ (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 138-139 °C^**
• Refractive index: 1.4148 (589.3 nm 20 °C)^***
• Flash point: 41.7±4.4 °C, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** Nazarov, I. N.

^*** Tishchenko, I. G.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226