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2,5-Hexanedione, 97%
Description
2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.
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2,5-Hexanedione is used as a reagent in the preparation of trans-2,5-dimethylpyrrolidine. It is also used in the synthesis of 2,5-dimethylpyrroles. Further, it plays an important role as a reagent used for the protection of amino groups in amino sugars and nucleosides. In addition to this, it is used in the preparation of five-membered heterocycles like indane-type and benzannulated systems. It is also employed as a precursor in Diels-alder cycloaddition reactions.
Solubility
Miscible with alcohol, water and diethyl ether.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, metals and strong reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -6°C |
| Density | 0.976 |
| Boiling Point | 192°C to 193°C |
| Flash Point | 78°C (172°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.425 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Beilstein | 506525 |
| Merck Index | 14,71 |
| Solubility Information | Miscible with alcohol,water and diethyl ether. |
| Formula Weight | 114.15 |
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