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3-Methyl-2-butanone, 98%
Description
3-Methyl-2-butanone is used for synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and important intermediate of medicine. It is used as an industrial solvent.
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3-Methyl-2-butanone is used for synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and important intermediate of medicine. It is used as an industrial solvent.
Solubility
Soluble in water (8.21 mg/ml at 20°C), ether, alcohol, acetone, and ethanol.
Notes
Store in a cool, dry place in tightly closed container. Incompatible with oxidizing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -92°C |
Density | 0.805 |
Boiling Point | 94°C to 95°C |
Flash Point | −1°C (30°F) |
Odor | Fruit-like |
Refractive Index | 1.388 |
Quantity | 250 mL |
UN Number | UN2397 |
Beilstein | 1071238 |
Merck Index | 14,6090 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: 3-METHYLBUTAN-2-ONE |
EINECSNumber | 209-264-3 |
RTECSNumber | EL9100000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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