Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals is a leading global supplier of fundamental compounds such as Acetylacetone, a chemical building block that is essential for industrial and pharmaceutical production around the world. Acetylacetone [ CAS# 123-54-6 ], also known as Pentane-2,4-dione or more simply ACAC, is an organic compound that is known for its simple structure and wide-ranging utility as a chemical reagent.
Acetylacetone is a key compound for a wide variety of pharmaceutical, industrial, and even laboratory applications due to the flexibility and versatility of its molecular structure. ACAC’s main uses are as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, as a building block for the synthesis of organic derivatives, and as a chelating compound for bidentate ligands. Additionally, acetylacetone is also largely utilized as a chelating ligand in the production of a variety of organometallic complexes. These organometallics are subsequently incorporated into numerous gasoline additives, lubricant additives, and driers for varnishes and printing inks.
By forming strategic alliances with partners from every major chemical industry, Parchem – fine & specialty chemicals remains the premier supplier of high-quality raw materials and specialty compounds to the global chemical marketplace.
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