| Identification | |
| Name: | Pinacol |
| Synonyms: | 2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-butanediol; 2,3-Dimethylbutane-2,3-diol; Pinacone; |
| CAS: | 76-09-5 |
| EINECS: | 200-933-5 |
| Molecular Formula: | C6H14O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 118.17 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C6H14O2/c1-5(2,7)6(3,4)8/h7-8H,1-4H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 1325 4.1/PG 2 |
| Flash Point: | 171 ºF |
| Density: | 0.963 g/cm 3 |
| Stability: | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids. |
| Refractive index: | 1.4426 (16 C) |
| Water Solubility: | high (hot) Stability Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strongbases, strong acids. Toxicology May act as a skin, eye or respiratory irritant. Toxicit |
| Solubility: | high (hot)
|
| Appearance: | white solid |
| Specification: | white solid Safety Statements:37-37/39-26 37:Wear suitable gloves 37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection 26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice |
| Flash Point: | 171 ºF |
| Storage Temperature: | Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Usage: | Used with borane and boron trichloride to produce useful synthetic intermediate such as pinacol borane. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xi:Irritant
|
 |
|
