Agent Name |
Acetyl acetone |
CAS Number |
123-54-6 |
Formula |
C5-H8-O2 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
2,4-Dioxopentane; 2,4-Pentadione; 2-Propanone, acetyl-; ACAC; Acetoacetone; Acetone, acetyl-; Acetyl 2-propanone; Acetylacetone; Diacetylmethane; Pentan-2,4-dione; Pentanedione; Pentanedione-2,4; UN2310; [ChemIDplus] |
Category |
Ketones |
Description |
Colorless to yellow liquid with a pleasant odor; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a chemical intermediate, solvent, metal chelating agent, lubricant additive, and pesticide; [Hawley] |
Comments |
Inhalation of high concentrations causes narcosis; [CHEMINFO MSDS] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
Vapor Pressure |
2.96 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LCLo (rats) = 1,000 ppm/4H |
Flammability (NFPA) |
3: may ignite at ambient temperature |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: ACETYL ACETONE
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