76-09-5 structure, C6H14O2

2,3-dimethylbutane-2,3-diol

CAS No.

76-09-5

Formula:

C6H14O2

Basic Info

Pinacol is a white solid organic compound. It is a diol that has hydroxyl groups (-OH) on vicinal carbon atoms.

Formula
C6H14O2
Molecular Weight
118.174
Exact Mass
118.099
LogP
0.5282
PSA
40.46
Synonyms

1,1,2,2-Tetramethylethylene glycol

2,3-Butanediol, 2,3-dimethyl-

2,3-diMe-butan-2,3-diol

PINACOL

2,3-Dimethyl-butane-2,3-diol

2,3-Butanediol,2,3-dimethyl

HOCMe2CMe2OH

Pinacone

Tetramethylethylene glycol

2,3-Dimethyl-2,3-butanediol

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Properties

Appearance & Physical State
white solid
Density
0.963 g/cm 3
Boiling Point
174ºC
Melting Point
40-43ºC
Flash Point
171 °F
Refractive Index
1.4426 (16ºC)
Stability
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids.
Storage Condition
Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.

Safety Info

RTECS
EK1720000
Safety Statements
S37
WGK Germany
2
Risk Statements
R38
RIDADR
UN 1325 4.1/PG 2
Hazard Codes
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