3-Ethyl-2,4-pentanedione
[CAS# 1540-34-7]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty ketone (including enol)
• Name: 3-Ethyl-2,4-pentanedione
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₁₂O₂
• Molecular Weight: 128.17
• CAS Registry Number: 1540-34-7
• EC Number: 216-272-0

Properties

• Density: 0.953
• Boiling point: 80-81 °C
• Refractive index: 1.442
• Flash point: 67 °C

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: Xi
• Risk Statements: R36/37/38
• Safety Statements: S26;S36/37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319