Acetyl Acetone is also an important intermediate used in organic synthesis as a building block for heterocyclic compounds. Acetyl Acetone also forms many complexes with transition metal ions where it acts as a metal chelating agent.
- CAS No. : 123-54-6
- Melting Point : 23 deg C
- Vapor Pressure : 6 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
- pH : Not available
- Boiling Point : 139 – 141 deg C
- Odor : putrid odor
- Vapor Density : 3.5 (Air=1)
- Color : Not available
- Molecular Weight : 100.12
