3,4-hexane dione

Product Description
Product | 3,4-hexane dione |
CAS | 4437-51-8 |
Formula | C6H10O2 |
Synonym | hexane-3,4-dione, dipropionyl, 3,4-Hexanedione |
Typical Product Specifications
Density | 0.946 (204 c) |
Slightly Soluble | in water |
Specific gravity | 0.94000 to 0.94900 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
Vapor Density | 3.9 |
logP (o/w) | -0.27 |
Odor Type | buttery |
Refractive Index | 1.40700 to 1.41200 @ 20.00 ยฐC |
Boiling Point | 123.00 to 125.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Boiling Point | 49.00 ยฐC. @ 13.00 mm Hg |
Appearance | yellow clear oily liquid |
Assay | 93.00 to 100.00 % |
Pounds/Gallon | 7.831 to 7.906 |
Melting Point | -10.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
Vapor Pressure | 9.910000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC |
Flash Point | 88.00 ยฐF. TCC |
Odor | buttery toasted almond nutty caramel |
Molecular weight | 114.15 |
Solubility | alcohol |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | FEMA# 3168 |
Class | Unclassified |
Function | Chemical Intermediate |
Industry | Flavor & Fragrance |

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