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Dehydroacetic acid
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Dehydroacetic acid is a pyrone derivative primarily used as a preservative and fungicide in cosmetic and food products. It is identified by CAS number 520-45-6 and carries no signal word under current safety classifications. Molekula supplies Dehydroacetic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 90036935
- CAS Number
- 520-45-6
- IUPAC Name
- 3-acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4-dione
- Exact Mass
- 168.0423
- SMILES
- CC1=CC(=O)C(C(=O)O1)C(=O)C
- InChIKey
- PGRHXDWITVMQBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c1-4-3-6(10)7(5(2)9)8(11)12-4/h3,7H,1-2H3
- PubChem CID
- 122903
Synonyms
- 2-Acetyl-5-hydroxy-3-oxo-4-hexenoic acid, .delta.-lactone
- 2H-Pyran-2,4(3H)-dione, 3-acetyl-6-methyl-
- 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2,4-pyrandione
- 3-Acetyl-6-methyl-2H-pyran-2,4(3H)-dione
- 3-acetyl-6-methyl-3,4-dihydro-2H-pyran-2,4-dione
- 3-acetyl-6-methylpyran-2,4-dione
- 3-Acetyl-6-methylpyrandione-2,4
- Acetic acid, dehydro-
- Biocide 470F
- Methylacetopyronone
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Appearance
- White to cream crystalline powder
- Odour
- Odorless
- Melting Point
- 109-111 °c (sublimes)
- Boiling Point
- 269.9 °C at 760 mmHg
- Vapour Pressure
- 1.9 mmHg AT 100 °C
Source: PubChem CID 122903 (HSDB)
Frequently asked questions
What is Dehydroacetic acid used for?
Dehydroacetic acid is primarily used as a preservative in cosmetics and personal care products due to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of Dehydroacetic acid?
The chemical formula for Dehydroacetic acid is C8H8O4, and it has a molecular weight of 168.15 g/mol.
How should Dehydroacetic acid be stored?
It should be stored in a cool, dry place in a tightly closed container, away from incompatible substances.
What grade of Dehydroacetic acid is available?
Please contact our sales team to confirm the specific grade and purity levels currently in stock for your requirements.
Can Molekula supply Dehydroacetic acid in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Dehydroacetic acid in various quantities, ranging from laboratory scale to bulk industrial volumes.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.