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2,5-Hexanedione (CAS 110-13-4)

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Alternate Names:
Acetonylacetone
Application:
2,5-Hexanedione is a useful starting reagent for diels-alder cycloaddition reactions
CAS Number:
110-13-4
Molecular Weight:
114.14
Molecular Formula:
C6H10O2
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2,5-Hexanedione is a neurotoxic metabolite of n-hexanes and methyl n-butyl ketone. 2,5-Hexanedione is also used as the starting material for diels-alder cycloaddition reactions, such as a reactions with amines to form 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. 2,5-Hexanedione is a ketone compound that is obtained from acetone. It serves as a catalyst in the production of polymeric materials. Moreover, it finds application as a reagent in the synthesis of polysaccharides.


2,5-Hexanedione (CAS 110-13-4) References

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2,5-Hexanedione, 100 g

sc-238390
100 g
$122.00