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3,4-Hexanedione

Product Name
3,4-Hexanedione
CAS No.
4437-51-8
Chemical Name
3,4-Hexanedione
Synonyms
hexane-3,4-dione;FEMA 3168;Bipropionyl;DIPROPIONYL;HEXANDION 3,4;3,4-Hexandion;3,4-Hexadione;3,4-DIOXOHEXANE;3,4-HEXANEDIONE;Diethyl diketone
CBNumber
CB3288832
Molecular Formula
C6H10O2
Formula Weight
114.14
MOL File
4437-51-8.mol
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3,4-Hexanedione Property

Melting point:
-10 °C
Boiling point:
131 °C (lit.)
Density 
0.939 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index 
n20/D 1.41(lit.)
FEMA 
3168 | 3,4-HEXANEDIONE
Flash point:
88 °F
storage temp. 
Sealed in dry,2-8°C
form 
Liquid
color 
Clear yellow
Odor
at 1.00 % in dipropylene glycol. buttery toasted almond nutty caramellic
Odor Type
buttery
Water Solubility 
127 g/L (20 ºC)
JECFA Number
413
BRN 
1700837
LogP
-0.27
CAS DataBase Reference
4437-51-8(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference
3,4-Hexanedione(4437-51-8)
EPA Substance Registry System
3,4-Hexanedione (4437-51-8)
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Safety

Hazard Codes 
Xn
Risk Statements 
10-36/38-20
Safety Statements 
23-24/25-37/39-26-16
RIDADR 
UN 1224 3/PG 3
WGK Germany 
1
TSCA 
Yes
HazardClass 
3
PackingGroup 
III
HS Code 
29141900
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Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

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N-Bromosuccinimide Price

Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W316814
Product name
3,4-Hexanedione
Purity
≥95%, FG
Packaging
sample-k
Price
$54.6
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W316814
Product name
3,4-Hexanedione
Purity
≥95%, FG
Packaging
100g
Price
$132
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W316814
Product name
3,4-Hexanedione
Purity
≥95%, FG
Packaging
250g
Price
$283
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W316814
Product name
3,4-Hexanedione
Purity
≥95%, FG
Packaging
1kg
Price
$838
Updated
2024/03/01
Sigma-Aldrich
Product number
W316814
Product name
3,4-Hexanedione
Purity
≥95%, FG
Packaging
4kg
Price
$2400
Updated
2024/03/01
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3,4-Hexanedione Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Description

3,4-Hexanedione has a pungent, unpleasant odor reminiscent of butter and a taste similar to that of diacetyl. May be prepared synthetically by condensation of ethyl propionate in the presence of sodium metal, followed by oxidation of the resulting propionin with copper acetate or ferric chloride.

Chemical Properties

clear yellow liquid

Chemical Properties

3,4-Hexanedione has an aromatic, toasty, burnt, buttery, nutty, caramel-eggy, pungent odor.

Occurrence

Reported found in cauliflower, coffee

Definition

ChEBI: 3,4-Hexanedione is an alpha-diketone.

Preparation

By condensation of ethyl propionate in the presence of sodium metal, followed by oxidation of the resulting propionin with copper acetate or ferric chloride.

Aroma threshold values

Aroma characteristics at 1.0%: sweet buttery, creamy, slightly cooked caramel and burnt sugary reminiscent of ghee and eggy vanillas.

Taste threshold values

Taste characteristics at 5 ppm: sweet buttery, creamy, pound cake and egg caramel-like with vanilla nuances.

General Description

The dermal irritation and sensitization potential of 3,4-hexanedione (used as constituents of synthetic flavoring agent) was studied using a murine model. The 3,4-hexanedione derivatives inhibited oxoglutarate transport.

Biochem/physiol Actions

Odor at 1.0%

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Hebei Zhuanglai Chemical Trading Co Ltd
Product
3,4-Hexanedione 4437-51-8
Price
US $50.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99
Supply Ability
5000
Release date
2024-11-25
Hebei Weibang Biotechnology Co., Ltd
Product
3,4-Hexanedione 4437-51-8
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US $10.00/KG
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1KG
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99%
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100 mt
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2024-12-06
Hebei Yanxi Chemical Co., Ltd.
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3,4-Hexanedione 4437-51-8
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US $20.00-12.00/kg
Min. Order
1kg
Purity
99%
Supply Ability
30 tons
Release date
2024-03-20

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