2-Pentanone Property

Melting point:

-78 °C

Boiling point:

102°C

Density 

0.801-0.806

vapor density 

3

Flash point:

45°F

color 

Water-white liquid

Odor

fruity, ethereal odor

Safety

RIDADR 

1249

HazardClass 

3

PackingGroup 

II

Toxicity

LD50 orl-rat: 1600 mg/kg 38MKAJ 2C,4735,82

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

H302Harmful if swallowed

H319Causes serious 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.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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

2-Pentanone Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: Pentan-2-one is a pentanone carrying an oxo substituent at position 2. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a methyl ketone and a pentanone.

Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion and intraperitoneal routes. Mildly toxic by skin contact and inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: headache, nausea, irritation of the respiratory passages, eyes, and skin.A skin irritant.Mutation data reported. A