CAS 591-78-6: 2-Hexanone

Description: 2-Hexanone, with the CAS number 591-78-6, is a colorless liquid ketone that is commonly used as a solvent and in various industrial applications. It has a distinctive sweet odor and is flammable, with a flash point that indicates it should be handled with care. The molecular formula of 2-Hexanone is C6H12O, and it features a six-carbon chain with a carbonyl group (C=O) located at the second carbon, classifying it as a simple ketone. This compound is soluble in organic solvents and has moderate solubility in water. 2-Hexanone is known for its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, making it useful in paint thinners, coatings, and adhesives. Additionally, it is utilized in the synthesis of other chemicals and as a flavoring agent in the food industry. Safety considerations include potential health effects from inhalation or skin contact, necessitating appropriate handling and storage measures to minimize exposure.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O

InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3

InChI key: InChIKey=QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: O=C(C)CCCC

Synonyms:

• 2-Hexanon
• 2-Oxohexane
• Butyl methyl ketone
• Hexan-2-Ona
• Hexan-2-on
• Hexan-2-one
• Hexane-2-One
• MBK
• Methyl buthyl ketone
• Methyl butyl ketone
• Methyl n-butyl ketone
• Mnbk
• n-Butyl methyl ketone
• 2-Hexanone

EPA Method 8240 VOC Mixture 431 200 µg/mL in Methanol

CAS: 100-41-4 100-42-5 10061-01-5 10061-02-6 106-42-3 107-06-2 108-10-1 108-38-3 108-88-3 108-90-7 110-57-6 124-48-1 127-18-4 1476-11-5 156-60-5 56-23-5 591-78-664-17-5 67-64-1 67-66-3 71-43-2 71-55-6 74-88-4 75-09-2 75-15-0 75-25-2 75-27-4 75-34-3 75-35-4 78-87-5 78-93-3 79-00-5 79-01-6 79-34-5 95-47-6

• Color and Shape: Mixture

Volatiles Target Compounds Mixture 887 1000 µg/mL in Methanol

CAS: 100-41-4 100-42-5 10061-01-5 10061-02-6 106-42-3 107-06-2 108-10-1 108-38-3 108-88-3 108-90-7 124-48-1 127-18-4 156-59-2 156-60-5 56-23-5 591-78-667-64-1 67-66-3 71-43-2 71-55-6 74-83-9 74-87-3 75-00-3 75-01-4 75-09-2 75-15-0 75-25-2 75-27-4 75-34-3 75-35-4 78-87-5 78-93-3 79-00-5 79-01-6 79-34-5 95-47-6

• Color and Shape: Mixture

Residual Solvents Class 2B RS

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• Color and Shape: None Liquid

2-Hexanone

CAS: 591-78-6

• Color and Shape: Liquid
• Molecular weight: 100.16100311279297

2-Hexanone

CAS: 591-78-6

Applications 2-Hexanone is used in various organic chemical syntheses. It is used in the synthesis …

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O
• Color and Shape: Neat
• Molecular weight: 100.16

2-Hexanone

CAS: 591-78-6

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• Formula: C₆H₁₂O
• Purity: Min. 95%
• Color and Shape: Clear Liquid
• Molecular weight: 100.16 g/mol

Ketones Mixture 64 10000 µg/mL in Dimethyl Formamide

CAS: 591-78-6

• Formula: C₆H₁₂O
• Color and Shape: Colourless
• Molecular weight: 100.16