Molecular structure of Acetylacetone, CAS Number: 123-54-6
Acetylacetone (CAS 123-54-6)
Alternate Names:
2,4-Pentanedione
Application:
Acetylacetone is an indicator for the complexometric titration of Fe(III)
CAS Number:
123-54-6
Molecular Weight:
100.12
Molecular Formula:
C5H8O2
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Acetylacetone, also referred to as 2,4-pentanedione or AcAc, is a versatile organic compound (C5H8O2) that finds application in various fields such as chemistry and biology. Its physical properties include being a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor, and it can dissolve in water, ethanol, and ether. Acetylacetone serves multiple purposes, acting as a reagent for synthesizing organic compounds, a catalyst in organic reactions, and a biochemical probe for investigating enzyme structure and function. In scientific research, it has been extensively utilized due to its broad range of applications. Additionally, it serves as a substrate for enzyme assays and a model compound for studying enzyme-catalyzed reactions in laboratory applications.
Acetylacetone (CAS 123-54-6) References
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| Product Name | Catalog # | UNIT | Price | Qty | FAVORITES | |
Acetylacetone, 100 ml | sc-239193 | 100 ml | $38.00 | |||
Acetylacetone, 500 ml | sc-239193A | 500 ml | $63.00 |