2-Methyl-3-hexanone Property

Melting point:

-46.2°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

131-132 °C(lit.)

Density 

0.825 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

refractive index 

n20/D 1.406(lit.)

Flash point:

75 °F

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Almost colorless

LogP

1.840 (est)

CAS DataBase Reference

7379-12-6(CAS DataBase Reference)

NIST Chemistry Reference

3-Hexanone, 2-methyl-(7379-12-6)

EPA Substance Registry System

2-Methyl-3-hexanone (7379-12-6)

Safety

Risk Statements 

10

Safety Statements 

16-29-33

RIDADR 

UN 1224 3/PG 3

WGK Germany 

3

RTECS 

MP3900000

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

2914199090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

H320Causes eye irritation

Precautionary statements

P210Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking.

P233Keep container tightly closed.

P240Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.

P241Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment.

P242Use only non-sparking tools.

P243Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P337+P313IF eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

P370+P378In case of fire: Use … for extinction.

P403+P235Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

2-Methyl-3-hexanone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Clear, colorless to slightly yellow liquid

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Methyl-3-hexanone is a ketone.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Tetrahedron Letters, 10, p. 23, 1969 DOI: 10.1017/S0009838800024678