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M67001

Sigma-Aldrich

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

99%

Synonym(s):

sec-Butyl methyl ketone, Methyl sec-butyl ketone

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Linear Formula:
CH3CH2CH(CH3)COCH3
CAS Number:
565-61-7
Molecular Weight:
100.16
EC Number:
209-282-1
MDL number:
MFCD00009336
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
24897107
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.4 (lit.)

bp

118 °C/758 mmHg (lit.)

density

0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CCC(C)C(C)=O

InChI

1S/C6H12O/c1-4-5(2)6(3)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3

InChI key

UIHCLUNTQKBZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

Flame
GHS02

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225

Precautionary Statements

P210

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

53.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

12 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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Journal of analytical toxicology, 39(9), 741-745 (2015-07-17)
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