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1. Molecular
formula:
C4H4O2

2. Diketene is an important industrial intermediate that is used in the
manufacture of acetoacetate amides and esters which also substitutes 1-
phenyl-3-methylpyrazolones. It is also used in the production of dyestuff
and pigments. Diketene is a highly reactive building block that can be
combined to manufacture a wide range of products. It has applications in
vitamins, pharmaceuticals, pigment and agrochemical industries among
others. Some of the niche markets are in plasticizers, cosmetics and
paints to name a few.

3. The factors which drive the diketene
market are the growing applications in
the pharmaceutical and pigment
industries.
• In the pharmaceutical industry,
diketene is used in the manufacture
of wide range of antibiotics.
• The others industries such as the
paints and agrochemical are also
anticipated to boost demand for
diketene in the market in the near
future.
• Among the above mentioned
factors, the upcoming application in
the pesticide industry is also
expected to fuel demandfor
diketene as 40% of diketene is
consumed by the pesticide industry.

6. Hazards
The factors that are responsible to hamper the growth of the market include the ill effects of
diketene on human health as it is a strong irritant to eyes, nose and throat. Inhalation of diketene
causes respiratory tract infection and irritation, can be harmful if swallowed and can be harmful
if absorbed by skin causing skin irritation. These factors act as restraining factors for the growth
of the diketene market.

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