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2,3-Butanedione, 99%
Description
2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2,3-Butanedione is used to form triazine and pteridine ring systems by cyclocondensation with amines. It is also used to inactivate aminopeptidase-N and acts as a precursor to alpha-diones. It finds use in alcoholic beverages, foods, to modify arginyl residues in proteins and to give a buttery flavor to microwave popcorns.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with acids, strong bases, metals, reducing agents and oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -3°C |
| Density | 0.983 |
| Boiling Point | 87°C to 88°C |
| Flash Point | 10°C (50°F) |
| Odor | Sweet |
| Refractive Index | 1.394 |
| Quantity | 100 g |
| UN Number | UN2346 |
| Beilstein | 605398 |
| Merck Index | 14,2966 |
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Sicherheit und Handhabung
- 2,3-Butanedione
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 3
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Skin sensitiser Category 1
- Specific target organ toxicity after repeated exposure Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H317-May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H331-Toxic if inhaled.
- H373-May cause damage to organs.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2,3-Butanedione
RUO – Research Use Only
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