Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals is one of the world’s leading suppliers of Acetyl Acetone to the global market. Acetyl Acetone is a clear, colorless to light yellow liquid ketone with a pleasant odor. Other common names of Acetyl Acetone include 2,4-Pentanedione, Pentan-2,4-dione, Diacetylmethane, and Acetyl 2-propanone. For short, Acetyl Acetone is often referred to as AcAc.
Acetyl Acetone one of the simplest liquid beta-diketones with the empirical formula of C5H8O and CAS number 123-54-6. Production of Acetyl Acetone is most often accomplished by the rearrangement of Isopropenyl Acetate, however other ways exist such as the addition & decarboxylation of Ethyl Acetoacetate & Ketene.
One of the most common applications of Acetyl Acetone is its usage in the production of coatings and anti-corrosion agents. Acetyl Acetone acts as a pot-life extender in coating applications which extends the curing time of the dry. Another common usage of Acetyl Acetone (2,4-Pentanedione) is as a radical initiator in peroxide compounds to induce polymerization. Acetyl Acetone is also an important intermediate used in organic synthesis as a building block for heterocyclic compounds.
Acetyl Acetone also forms many complexes with transition metal ions where it acts as a metal chelating agent. These metal acetylacetonates are used as catalysts and reagents for many different types of applications. The main pharmaceutical materials that Acetyl Acetone is used as a building block for are sulphonamide based chemicals, bactericides, and pesticides. Other uses of Acetyl Acetone are as a metal deactivator for gasoline and lubricants, solvent for Cellulose Acetate, extraction solvent for mineral processing, a stabilizer for PVC & Polyesters, Fragrances, Biomolecules, Agriculture, and Dyes & Pigments.
Parchem provides the highest quality Acetyl Acetone and is the leading supplier of Acetyl Acetone in the United States. Parchem warehouses material throughout the country and can provide material packaged in drums, totes, or iso-tanks. Please contact us today for a quote on Acetyl Acetone!
