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W284220

Sigma-Aldrich

2-Pentanone

≥99.0%, natural, FG

Synonym(s):

Methyl propyl ketone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.13
FEMA Number:
2842
Beilstein:
506058
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
Flavis number:
7.054
NACRES:
NA.21

biological source

botanical

Quality Level

grade

FG
Fragrance grade
Halal
Kosher
natural

Agency

follows IFRA guidelines

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1223/2009
EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 172.510

vapor pressure

27 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99.0%

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

941 °F

expl. lim.

8.2 %

refractive index

n20/D 1.39 (lit.)

bp

101-105 °C (lit.)

mp

−78 °C (lit.)

density

0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

fragrance allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

fruity; woody; spicy

SMILES string

CCCC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C5H10O/c1-3-4-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

FlameExclamation mark

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

46.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

8 °C - closed cup


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