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2-Heptanone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Melting Point | -35°C |
Density | 0.82 |
Boiling Point | 149°C to 150°C |
Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
Odor | Unpleasant |
Refractive Index | 1.409 |
Quantity | 100 mL |
UN Number | UN1110 |
Beilstein | 1699063 |
Merck Index | 14,4663 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H302+H332-H336 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H226-H302-H332 Flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P270-P271-P280-P301+P312-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P312-P330-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: N-AMYL METHYL KETONE |
EINECSNumber | 203-767-1 |
RTECSNumber | MJ5075000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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