2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-heptanedione
[CAS# 18362-64-6]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical reagent >> Organic reagent >> Fatty ketone (including enol)
• Name: 2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-heptanedione
• Synonyms: Di-iso-butyrylmethane; Diisobutyrylmethane
• Molecular Formula: C₉H₁₆O₂
• Molecular Weight: 156.22
• CAS Registry Number: 18362-64-6
• EC Number: 242-234-8

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (3.9 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.907±0.06 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Boiling point: 75-77 ºC (7 Torr)^**
• Flash point: 75.8±16.8 ºC, Calc.^*

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

^** Organ, G. T.; Journal of the Chemical Society, Transactions 1925, V127, P797-806.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226