Acetylacetone by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is high grade reagent. This organic compound exists in two tautomeric forms. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is soluble in water. Acetylacetone has a melting point at 23 C and a boiling point at 140 C. This compound is prepared industrially by the thermal rearrangement of isopropenyl acetate. NMR spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy and other methods can be used to distinguish between the two tautomeric forms.

• CAS No: 123-54-6
• Quantity Provided: 250 ml per pack
• Molecular formula: C5H8O2
• Molecular weight: 100.12
• Analytical grade reagent Assay: Minimum 99.5 %

Acetylacetone has a wide range of applications in various sectors. This compound is a versatile bi-functional precursor to heterocycles since both the keto groups undergo condensation. It reacts with hydrazine to produce pyrazoles, and with urea to produce pyrimidines. It has been used in the synthesis of the titanate/anatase dual-phase photocatalyst. Acetylacetone plays the role of chelating ligand and forms organometallic complexes which are utilized as gasoline additives, lubricant additives, driers for varnishes and printers inks, fungicides, insecticides, colours. Furthermore, a drug complex has been crystallized from acetylacetone. These reagents are suitable for synthesis applications in industries and also for research procedures.