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2-Octanone, 98%
Description
2-Octanone is used in perfumes, high-boiling solvent, especially for epoxy resin coatings and in leather finishes. It is used in flavoring, odorant. It can act as antiblushing agent for nitrocellulose lacquers.
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-Octanone is used in perfumes, high-boiling solvent, especially for epoxy resin coatings and in leather finishes. It is used in flavoring, odorant. It can act as antiblushing agent for nitrocellulose lacquers.
Solubility
Slightly soluble in water.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances such as oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -16°C |
| Density | 0.819 |
| Boiling Point | 172°C to 173°C |
| Flash Point | 54°C (129°F) |
| Refractive Index | 1.415 |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| Beilstein | 635843 |
| Merck Index | 14,4711 |
| Solubility Information | Slightly soluble in water. |
| Formula Weight | 128.22 |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H226-H312 |
| Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H311-H227-H315-H319-H335 Toxic in contact with skin. Combustible liquid. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P312-P363-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | Hazard Class: 3; Packaging Group: III |
| EINECSNumber | 203-837-1 |
| RTECSNumber | RH1484000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
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