Category:
Prophylactic Biological Products
CAS NO:
674-82-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
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Diketene is a reactive cyclic dimer of ketene, serving as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its core process involves thermal cracking of acetone to yield ketene, followed by rapid dimerization. The molecular formula is C4H6O2 and the CAS number is 79-58-1.
Strictly avoid inhalation due to high toxicity; requires storage in cool, dry conditions away from moisture. Not approved for direct clinical use as a raw material only.