Diacetyl (C4H6O2)

diacetyl (C4H6O2; CAS 431-03-8) is a practical retrosynthesis target. diacetyl presents a C4 framework. Open AI route search in one click below.

Diacetyl structure

Properties

IUPAC name: butane-2,3-dione
Common names: 2,3-butanedione; diacetyl; biacetyl; Butane-2,3-dione; 431-03-8; dimethylglyoxal; Butanedione; dimethyl diketone; Dimethyl glyoxal; 2,3-diketobutane
Molecular weight: 86.09
Exact mass: 86.04
InChIKey: QSJXEFYPDANLFS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: 27.7 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling point: 190 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density: 0.99 at 59 °F (NTP, 1992) - Less dense than water; will float

What is the chemical formula of Diacetyl?

Diacetyl has molecular formula C4H6O2. Molecular weight about 86.09 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Diacetyl?

The CAS Registry Number for Diacetyl is 431-03-8.

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