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2-Hexanone, 98%
Description
2-Hexanone acts as a solvent for lacquers, ink thinners, nitrocellulose, resins and waxes. It is also employed in the preparation of (±)-monomorine. It also plays a useful role in the preparation of alcohols by transfer hydrogenation of ketones. Further, it is used as a medium evaporating solvent for nitrocellulose acrylates, vinyl and alkyd coatings.
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-Hexanone acts as a solvent for lacquers, ink thinners, nitrocellulose, resins and waxes. It is also employed in the preparation of (+/-)-monomorine. It also plays a useful role in the preparation of alcohols by transfer hydrogenation of ketones. Further, it is used as a medium evaporating solvent for nitrocellulose acrylates, vinyl and alkyd coatings.
Solubility
Miscible with acetone, ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -56°C |
Density | 0.811 |
Boiling Point | 126°C to 127°C |
Flash Point | 23°C (73°F) |
Odor | Pungent |
Refractive Index | 1.401 |
Quantity | 10 g |
UN Number | UN1224 |
Beilstein | 1737676 |
Merck Index | 14,6033 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H226-H336-H361f-H372 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H372-H361-H226-H336 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Flammable liquid and vapour. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
Precautionary Statement | P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: KETONES, LIQUID, N.O.S. |
EINECSNumber | 209-731-1 |
RTECSNumber | MP1400000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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