2,6,8-TRIMETHYL-4-NONANONE Property

Melting point:

-75.15°C

Boiling point:

219℃

Density 

0.819

refractive index 

1.4233

Flash point:

63℃

Water Solubility 

Soluble in alcohol and insoluble in water.

LogP

4.076 (est)

EPA Substance Registry System

4-Nonanone, 2,6,8-trimethyl- (123-18-2)

Safety

TSCA 

Yes

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H411Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

2,6,8-TRIMETHYL-4-NONANONE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Trimethyl nonanone is a colorless liquid with a fruity odor. Its odor has also been described as obnoxious.

Production Methods

The U.S. production of trimethyl nonanone was estimated to be 1-＜10 million lb in 2005 according to the 2006 U.S.EPA Inventory Update Reporting database. Its primary uses are as a reactant, an industrial cleaner, a degreaser, and in the production of 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonanol.