4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%

Description

CAS: 123-42-2 | C6H12O2 | 116.16 g/mol

4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, is used as a solvent. It is also used as an intermediate of chemical products and is used as solvent for some industrial paint to adjust thesolubility of paint resins and regulate the evaporation rate. It is mainly used in paints and coatings (coil coatings, wood varnishes, architectural coatings…). It is a good solvent for organic peroxides.It can also be used for the treatment of textiles and leather, in chemical synthesis or as a cleaning solvent.

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
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, is used as a solvent. It is also used as an intermediate of chemical products and is used as solvent for some industrial paint to adjust thesolubility of paint resins and regulate the evaporation rate. It is mainly used in paints and coatings (coil coatings, wood varnishes, architectural coatings…). It is a good solvent for organic peroxides.It can also be used for the treatment of textiles and leather, in chemical synthesis or as a cleaning solvent.

Solubility
It is soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 123-42-2
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 116.16
• MDL Number: MFCD00004471
• InChI Key: SWXVUIWOUIDPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: diacetone alcohol, 4-hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, diacetonalkohol, diketone alcohol, diacetonalcohol, tyranton, acetonyldimethylcarbinol, diacetone-alcool, pyranton a, 2-methyl-2-pentanol-4-one
• PubChem CID: 31256
• ChEBI: CHEBI:55381
• IUPAC Name: 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(=O)CC(C)(C)O

• Melting Point: -47°C
• Density: 0.935
• Boiling Point: 168°C
• Flash Point: 58°C (136°F)
• Odor: Pleasant
• Refractive Index: 1.423
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1148
• Beilstein: 1740440
• Merck Index: 14,2964
• Solubility Information: It is soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 116.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98%
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226-H319-H335
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226-H319 Flammable liquid and vapour. Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: DIACETONE ALCOHOL
EINECSNumber	204-626-7
RTECSNumber	SA9100000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only