2-Hexanone, 98%

Description

CAS: 591-78-6 | C6H12O | 100.16 g/mol

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.

Applications
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

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 591-78-6
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00009482
• InChI Key: QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-hexanone, hexanone, 2-oxohexane, propylacetone, n-butyl methyl ketone, butyl methyl ketone, methyl butyl ketone, methyl n-butyl ketone, hexanone-2, ketone, butyl methyl
• PubChem CID: 11583
• IUPAC Name: hexan-2-one
• SMILES: CCCCC(C)=O

• 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: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 1737676
• Merck Index: 14,6033
• Solubility Information: Miscible with acetone,ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 100.16
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Hexanone

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

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only