3-METHYL-2-HEXANONE Property

Melting point:

-46.2°C (estimate)

Boiling point:

145 °C

Density 

0.82

refractive index 

1.4060 to 1.4090

Flash point:

38 °C

storage temp. 

2-8°C

form 

clear liquid

color 

Colorless to Light yellow

CAS DataBase Reference

2550-21-2

Safety

RIDADR 

UN 1224 3/PG III

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

III

HS Code 

2914199090

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H226Flammable liquid and vapour

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.

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.

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

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

3-METHYL-2-HEXANONE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

clear liquid

Uses

3-methyl-2-Hexanone is an aliphatic ketone found in various types of medicinal plants and essential oils.