3-Methyl-2-pentanone

CAS: 565-61-7

Ref. 3D-FM160755

Información del producto

• Nombre: 3-Methyl-2-pentanone
• Sinónimos: (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

Descripción

3-Methyl-2-pentanone is a synthetic organic compound that has been used in the study of soil microorganisms. It has been shown to be active against microbial infections, such as those caused by Escherichia coli and Enterobacter aerogenes. 3-Methyl-2-pentanone can also act as an antioxidant by inhibiting the formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and lipid peroxidation. In addition, it is a potent inhibitor of reductive elimination, which is a metabolic pathway that allows the conversion of alcohols to ketones. The activity test for 3-methyl-2-pentanone is based on the formation of acetaldehyde from hydrochloric acid and mercuric chloride. This reaction produces hydrogen gas and mercury chloride, which can be detected using a colorimetric method.

• Marca: Biosynth

Propiedades químicas

• Peso molecular: 100.16 g/mol
• Fórmula: C₆H₁₂O
• Pureza: Min. 95%