Name | 3,4-Hexanedione |
Synonyms | FEMA 3168 DIPROPIONYL Bipropionyl HEXANDION 3,4 3,4-Hexandion 3,4-Hexanedione 3,4-DIOXOHEXANE 3,4-HEXANEDIONE Hexane-3,4-dione DIETHYL-ALPHA, BETA-DI-KETONE |
CAS | 4437-51-8 |
EINECS | 224-651-7 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O2/c1-3-5(7)6(8)4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3 |
Molecular Formula | C6H10O2 |
Molar Mass | 114.14 |
Density | 0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting Point | -10 °C |
Boling Point | 131 °C (lit.) |
Flash Point | 88°F |
JECFA Number | 413 |
Water Solubility | 127 g/L (20 ºC) |
Vapor Presure | 9.91mmHg at 25°C |
Appearance | Transparent yellow liquid |
Color | Clear yellow |
BRN | 1700837 |
Storage Condition | Sealed in dry,2-8°C |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.41(lit.) |
MDL | MFCD00010237 |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Yellow oily liquid, cream-like aroma, slightly unpleasant irritation. Melting Point -100 °c, boiling point 130 °c. Relative density (d420)0.946, refractive index (nD20)1.4110. A few insoluble in water, soluble in ethanol and oil, very soluble in propylene glycol. Flash point 27 °c. |
Hazard Symbols | Xn - Harmful |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R36/38 - Irritating to eyes and skin. R20 - Harmful by inhalation |
Safety Description | S23 - Do not breathe vapour. S24/25 - Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S37/39 - Wear suitable gloves and eye/face protection S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. |
UN IDs | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29141900 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | III |
Downstream Products | 2,3-Diethylpyrazine 2,3-Diethyl-5-methylpyrazine |
FEMA | 3168 | 3,4-HEXANEDIONE |
NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
toxicity | GRAS(FEMA). |
use limit | FEMA: soft drinks, cold drinks, candy, jelly, pudding, all 10.0 mg/kg. |
use | GB 2760-1996 specified as allowed food spices. |
Production method | After the condensation of ethyl propionate in the presence of sodium metal, the resulting glycerol-propionate is oxidized in the presence of copper acetate or ferric chloride. |