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2-Hexanone, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Supplier: Thermo Scientific Chemicals A1486709
Description
2-Hexanone acts as a solvent for lacquers, ink thinners, nitrocellulose, resins and waxes. It is also employed in the preparation of (±)-monomorine. It also plays a useful role in the preparation of alcohols by transfer hydrogenation of ketones. Further, it is used as a medium evaporating solvent for nitrocellulose acrylates, vinyl and alkyd coatings.
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 product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Applications2-Hexanone acts as a solvent for lacquers, ink thinners, nitrocellulose, resins and waxes. It is also employed in the preparation of (+/-)-monomorine. It also plays a useful role in the preparation of alcohols by transfer hydrogenation of ketones. Further, it is used as a medium evaporating solvent for nitrocellulose acrylates, vinyl and alkyd coatings.
Solubility
Miscible with acetone, ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Store in a cool place. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, strong bases and reducing agents.
Specifications
2-Hexanone | |
-56°C | |
126°C to 127°C | |
Pungent | |
1.401 | |
10 g | |
1737676 | |
2-hexanone, hexanone, 2-oxohexane, propylacetone, n-butyl methyl ketone, butyl methyl ketone, methyl butyl ketone, methyl n-butyl ketone, hexanone-2, ketone, butyl methyl | |
QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
hexan-2-one | |
11583 | |
98% |
591-78-6 | |
0.811 | |
23°C (73°F) | |
C6H12O | |
MFCD00009482 | |
UN1224 | |
14,6033 | |
Miscible with acetone,ethanol and ether. Slightly miscible with water. | |
CCCCC(C)=O | |
100.16 | |
100.16 |
Chemical Identifiers
591-78-6 | |
100.16 | |
QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N | |
11583 | |
CCCCC(C)=O |
C6H12O | |
MFCD00009482 | |
2-hexanone, hexanone, 2-oxohexane, propylacetone, n-butyl methyl ketone, butyl methyl ketone, methyl butyl ketone, methyl n-butyl ketone, hexanone-2, ketone, butyl methyl | |
hexan-2-one |
Safety and Handling
GHS H Statement
H372-H361-H226-H336
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Flammable liquid and vapour.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
P201-P202-P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P281-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P308+P313-P370+P378q-P501c
H226-H336-H361f-H372
DOTInformation : Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: KETONES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber : 209-731-1
RTECSNumber : MP1400000
TSCA : Yes
Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only