Acetonylacetone
Agent Name
Acetonylacetone
Alternative Name
2,5-Hexanedione
CAS Number
110-13-4
Formula
C6-H10-O2
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
1,2-Diacetylethane; 2,5-Diketohexane; 2,5-Hexadione; 2,5-Hexandione; Acetone, acetonyl-; Acetonyl acetone; Diacetonyl; HDO; alpha,beta-Diacetylethane; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Liquid that slowly turns yellow; [Merck Index] Colorless to amber liquid with a sweet odor; [CAMEO] Yellow liquid; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, roll-coating inks, lacquers, and stains; as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and photographic chemicals; and in electroplating; [NTP]
Comments
A mild irritant; High concentrations may cause narcosis; [Merck Index] Causes degenerative changes to brain and nerves in 15-week intermittent dermal studies of rats; Causes neurotoxicity and male reproductive changes in repeated dose studies; [RTECS] A skin and strong eye irritant; Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause serious organ injury; May cause impaired fertility; Harmful by ingestion and inhalation; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2.93 mm Hg
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (rat) = 2,000 ppm/4hr
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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