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Acetylacetone
Beta-diketone chelating agent and chemical intermediate for metal complexes, catalysts and specialty synthesis.
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Acetylacetone at a Glance
ZXCHEM is an acetylacetone supplier and exporter in China. Acetylacetone, CAS 123-54-6, is the liquid beta-diketone also known as 2,4-pentanedione. It has formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.12 g/mol.
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Standard lead time is approximately 14 days from order confirmation.
Acetylacetone Specifications
Grade-specific supply limits. The agreed specification and batch COA govern delivery.
Commercial Information
Storage & Shipping
Storage Conditions
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated flammable-liquid storage area. Segregate from acids, strong oxidizers, oxygen and incompatible metals. Keep away from heat, sparks, flames and hot surfaces.
Packaging Integrity
Inspect compatible drum closures and seals before unloading. Preserve dangerous-goods and lot labels, secure drums upright and maintain spill containment. Typical loading reference: 20 MT per 20-foot FCL.
Packaging
200 kg compatible drums
Handling & Protection
Use closed transfer and effective local exhaust ventilation. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, splash goggles, face protection and protective clothing. Avoid all skin contact and vapour inhalation; use grounded equipment, non-sparking tools and appropriate explosion-proof controls.
What Is Acetylacetone?
Identity and Form
Acetylacetone, CAS 123-54-6, is the liquid beta-diketone also known as 2,4-pentanedione. It has formula C5H8O2 and molecular weight 100.12 g/mol. ZXCHEM supplies colourless to light-yellow clear liquid with purity ≥99.0%; the product identity and form are liquid acetylacetone.
Grade and Quality Checks
The supply specification sets moisture at ≤0.2%, acidity at ≤0.1% and colour at ≤30 APHA. These limits support incoming inspection for chemical synthesis and formulation. Use the agreed specification and batch certificate of analysis when assessing purity and contamination.
Application Selection
Acetylacetone is used as a chelating ligand in metal-acetylacetonate preparation and as an intermediate in selected organic syntheses. It is also evaluated in catalyst, coating and other specialty-chemical systems.
Match water, acidity and metal contamination controls to the intended process and establish conditions through technical trials.
Packing and Handling
Standard packing is 200 kg compatible drums, with a typical 20 MT loading reference per 20-foot FCL. The material is UN 2310, PENTANE-2,4-DIONE, Class 3 with subsidiary risk 6.1, packing group III.
It is flammable and toxic through skin contact or inhalation; use closed transfer, ignition control, effective ventilation and appropriate protective equipment.
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Acetylacetone Applications
Metal-acetylacetonate and chelate production
Beta-diketone ligand for technically controlled metal-complex manufacture. Select purity, water and acidity limits against the synthesis and final metal-complex specification.
Catalyst and coating chemistry
Intermediate for selected catalyst and coating-chemistry development. Evaluate compatibility, reaction control and process safety under the intended conditions.
Organic and specialty-chemical synthesis
Building block for selected beta-diketone transformations and specialty intermediates. Use controlled reaction conditions, suitable equipment and appropriate exposure controls.
Why Source Acetylacetone from ZXCHEM
Combined chemical orders
Source several chemical raw materials through one ZXCHEM contact. We coordinate product selection, quotations and suitable consolidated shipments so you can plan the order with one team.
Dedicated R&D Laboratory
Discuss specifications, sample results and application questions with our technical team. Our dedicated R&D laboratory supports product testing and helps clarify material selection.
Experienced Chemical Logistics
ZXCHEM has more than 30 years of experience in dangerous-goods transportation. We coordinate suitable shipments through logistics companies in which we hold equity interests in Qingdao, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Tianjin.
Dedicated Purchasing Support
Your account manager follows the order from quotation and contract signing through shipment and after-sales support. One contact coordinates technical documents, commercial details and delivery updates.
Acetylacetone FAQ
Which Acetylacetone grade should I choose?
The listed supply specification is Purity ≥99.0%. Check the TDS for assay and impurity limits, then test a sample for compatibility and performance in your process.
Can I request a Acetylacetone sample for testing?
Yes. We can provide free samples for testing. Tell us the application, the grade you need and the tests you plan to run.
How is Acetylacetone packed and shipped?
Standard packing is 200 kg compatible drums. The usual MOQ is 1,000 kg, with a lead time of approximately 14 days from order confirmation. The stated bulk transport classification is Class 3 — Flammable liquid; subsidiary risk 6.1.
Which documents are available for Acetylacetone?
The TDS lists the supply specification and the SDS covers safety and transport; both can be downloaded on this page. Each shipment comes with a batch COA.
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