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2,3-Hexanedione

2,3-Hexandion · 2,3-ヘキサンジオン · 2,3-heksanodion · 2,3-己二酮 · 2,3-Heksandion

Structure of 2,3-Hexanedione
CAS3848-24-6
EC223-350-8
UN1224
FormulaC6H10O2
Molar mass114.14 g/mol
Flash point28.3 °C
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)3.94
GHSWarning · H226, H315, H319, H335, H373

Hexane-2,3-dione is an alpha-diketone that is hexane substituted by oxo groups at positions 2 and 3 respectively. It has a role as a metabolite. 2,3-hexanedione is a yellow liquid. Sharp penetrating odor in high concentrations. Sweet, aromatic odor when diluted. (NTP, 1992)

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