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8.05965

Sigma-Aldrich

Methyl propyl ketone

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Methyl propyl ketone, 2-Pentanone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3C(O)CH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
86.13
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
203-528-1
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

37 hPa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

449 °C

potency

1600 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
6500 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.5-8.2 % (v/v)

bp

101-103 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-78 °C

transition temp

flash point 7 °C

density

0.81 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

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

InChI key

XNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

Methyl propyl ketone for synthesis. CAS 107-87-9, EC Number 203-528-1, chemical formula CH₃C(O)CH₂CH₂CH₃.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 0.805 - 0.808
Identity (IR): passes test

Pictograms

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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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