3-Methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%

Description

CAS: 565-61-7 | C6H12O | 100.161 g/mol

3-Methyl-2-pentanone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate for syntheses of pharmaceuticals.

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Applications
3-Methyl-2-pentanone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate for syntheses of pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in alcohol.

Notes
Incompatible with oxidizing agents. Store in a cool, dry conditions in a well sealed container.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 565-61-7
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.161
• MDL Number: MFCD00009336
• InChI Key: UIHCLUNTQKBZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 3-methyl-2-pentanone, 2-pentanone, 3-methyl, methyl sec-butyl ketone, sec-butyl methyl ketone, methyl 1-methylpropyl ketone, +/--3-methyl-pentan-2-one, methylethylacetone, sec-c4h9coch3, 3-methyl-pentan-2-one, acmc-1alw4
• PubChem CID: 11262
• IUPAC Name: 3-methylpentan-2-one
• SMILES: CCC(C)C(=O)C

• Density: 0.815
• Boiling Point: 118°C to 119°C
• Flash Point: 12°C (53°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4 00
• Quantity: 10 g
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 635791
• Solubility Information: Soluble in alcohol.
• Formula Weight: 100.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 3-Methyl-2-pentanone

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: KETONES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	209-282-1
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only