4-Methyl-2-pentanone, ACS, 98.5+%

Description

CAS: 108-10-1 | C6H12O | 100.161 g/mol

4-methyl-2-pentanone is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, gums, resins, varnishes, paints, lacquers, nitrocellulose, certain polymers and as a denaturing agent. It acts as a precursor for the preparation of N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylene diamine (6PPD), which finds application as an antiozonant in tires. Its aqueous solution serves as a developer for PMMA electron beam lithography resist.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-10-1
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 100.161
• MDL Number: MFCD00008938
• InChI Key: NTIZESTWPVYFNL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 4-methyl-2-pentanone, methyl isobutyl ketone, isopropylacetone, isobutyl methyl ketone, hexone, mibk, 2-pentanone, 4-methyl, 2-methyl-4-pentanone, 4-methyl-2-oxopentane, methylisobutylketon
• PubChem CID: 7909
• ChEBI: CHEBI:82344
• IUPAC Name: 4-methylpentan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(=O)C

• Melting Point: -84°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.801 g/mL
• Boiling Point: 117°C to 118°C
• Flash Point: 13°C (55°F)
• Odor: Mild
• Refractive Index: 1.396
• Quantity: 500 mL
• UN Number: UN1245
• Beilstein: 605399
• Merck Index: 14,5207
• Solubility Information: Miscible with ethanol,ether,acetone,benzene and chloroform. Slightly miscible with water.
• Formula Weight: 100.16
• Percent Purity: ≥98.5%
• Grade: ACS
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Chemical Name or Material: 4-Methyl-2-pentanone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H225-H319-H332-H335-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H225-H332-H319-H335 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P261-P264b-P271-P280i-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE
EINECSNumber	203-550-1
RTECSNumber	SA9275000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only