103004

2-Hexanone

reagent grade, 98%

• Synonym(s): Butyl methyl ketone
• Linear Formula: CH₃(CH₂)₃COCH₃
• CAS Number: 591-78-6
• Molecular Weight: 100.16
• Beilstein: 1737676
• EC Number: 209-731-1
• MDL number: MFCD00009482
• UNSPSC Code: 12352115
• PubChem Substance ID: 329749014
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• grade: reagent grade
• vapor pressure: 10 mmHg ( 39 °C)
• Assay: 98%
• form: liquid
• refractive index: n20/D 1.401 (lit.)
• bp: 127 °C (lit.)
• mp: −57 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.812 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• SMILES string: CCCCC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Hexanone can also be synthesized via Wacker oxidation of 1-hexene. It can be used as a solvent in paints, oils and waxes.

Application

Inhalation is suspected of causing peripheral neuropathy.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS08,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H226,H336,H361f,H372
• Precautionary Statements: P202 - P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P308 + P313
• Hazard Classifications: Flam. Liq. 3 - Repr. 2 - STOT RE 1 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 73.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 23 °C - closed cup