CAS 565-61-7

(±)-3-Methyl-2-pentanone

Description:

(±)-3-Methyl-2-pentanone, also known as mesityl oxide, is a ketone characterized by its distinctive structure featuring a five-carbon chain with a methyl group at the third position. It has a molecular formula of C6H12O and a molecular weight of approximately 100.16 g/mol. This compound is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity odor, making it useful in various applications, including as a solvent and in the synthesis of other organic compounds. It has a moderate boiling point and is soluble in organic solvents, while being less soluble in water. The compound exhibits typical ketone reactivity, including nucleophilic addition reactions. Its safety profile indicates that it should be handled with care, as it can be irritating to the skin and eyes, and inhalation of vapors may cause respiratory irritation. Overall, (±)-3-Methyl-2-pentanone is an important intermediate in organic synthesis and has applications in the fragrance and flavor industry.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

InChI: InChI=1/C6H12O/c1-4-5(2)6(3)7/h5H,4H2,1-3H3/t5-/m1/s1

InChI key: InChIKey=UIHCLUNTQKBZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(C(C)=O)(CC)C

Synonyms:

• (3R)-3-methylpentan-2-one
• (3S)-3-methylpentan-2-one
• 2-Pentanone, 3-methyl-
• 3-Methylpentan-2-One
• Methyl 1-methylpropyl ketone
• Methyl sec-butyl ketone
• NSC 66492
• sec-Butyl methyl ketone
• 3-Methyl-2-pentanone
• Methyl1-methylpropylketone
• sec-Butyl methyl ketone, Methyl sec-butyl ketone
• SEC.-BUTYL METHYL KETONE 99%
• 2-Acetylbutane
• 3-methyl-pentan-2-one
• sec-C4H9COCH3
• 3-Methyl-2-pentanone,98%
• 3-methyl-2-pentanon
• (±)-3-methyl-pentan-2-one

3-Methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%

CAS: 565-61-7

3-Methyl-2-pentanone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate for syntheses of pharmaceuticals. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar p

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Purity: 98+%

Color and Shape: Clear colorless, Liquid

Molecular weight: 100.16

Ref: 02-A19999

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

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3-Methyl-2-pentanone

Purity: 99%

Ref: 54-OR1043755

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

CAS: 565-61-7

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Color and Shape: Colourless Liquid

Molecular weight: 100.16

Ref: 4Z-P-264001

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

CAS: 565-61-7

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: Colorless to Almost colorless clear liquid

Molecular weight: 100.16

Ref: 3B-M0388

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

Controlled Product

CAS: 565-61-7

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Color and Shape: Neat

Molecular weight: 100.16

Ref: 04-CA15122900

3-Methyl-2-pentanone

CAS: 565-61-7

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Purity: 97.0%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 100.161

Ref: 10-F386814