Name | 2-Hexanone |
Synonyms | MBK MNBK 2-Hexanone 2-HEXANONE METHYL BUTYL KETONE Methyl butyl ketone BUTYL METHYL KETONE Butyl methyl ketone Methyl buthyl ketone METHYL N-BUTYL KETONE Methyl n-butyl ketone n-Butyl methyl ketone N-BUTYL METHYL KETONE |
CAS | 591-78-6 |
EINECS | 209-731-1 |
InChI | InChI=1/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3 |
InChIKey | QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O |
Molar Mass | 100.16 |
Density | 0.812g/mLat 25°C(lit.) |
Melting Point | -57 °C |
Boling Point | 127°C(lit.) |
Flash Point | 95°F |
Water Solubility | 2 g/100 mL (20 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in acetone, ethanol, and ether (Weast, 1986) |
Vapor Presure | 10 mm Hg ( 39 °C) |
Appearance | Liquid |
Color | Clear colorless to light yellow |
Exposure Limit | NIOSH REL: TWA 1 ppm (4 mg/m3), IDLH 1,600 ppm; OSHA PEL: TWA100 ppm (410 mg/m3); ACGIH TLV: TWA 5 ppm, STEL 10 ppm (adopted). |
Merck | 14,6033 |
BRN | 1737676 |
pKa | -8.30 (quoted, Riddick et al., 1986) |
Storage Condition | 2-8°C |
Stability | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases, reducing agents. |
Refractive Index | n20/D 1.401(lit.) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Density 0.81 melting point -57°C boiling point 127°C refractive index 1.3995-1.4015 flash point 23°C water-soluble 2g/100 mL (20°C) |
Risk Codes | R10 - Flammable R48/23 - R62 - Possible risk of impaired fertility R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R39/23/24/25 - R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable |
Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S7 - Keep container tightly closed. |
UN IDs | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | MP1400000 |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 29141900 |
Hazard Class | 3 |
Packing Group | II |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 2.59 g/kg (Smyth) |