2-Hexanone
Product Description
| Product | 2-Hexanone |
| CAS | 591-78-6 |
| Formula | C6H12O |
| Synonym | Hexan-2-one, Methyl butyl ketone, MBK, Butyl methyl ketone, n-Butyl methyl ketone, Methyl n-butyl ketone, 2-Oxohexane, n-C4H9COCH3, Hexanone-2, Ketone, butyl methyl, MNBK, Propylacetone, 2-Hexanone, Butyl methyl ketone, N-Butyl methyl ketone, Hexanone-2, Ketone, butyl methyl, MBK Methyl butyl ketone, Methyl N-butyl ketone, MNBK, Propylacetone, N-Propyl acetone |
Typical Product Specifications
| Molecular weight | 100.16 |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3 |
| Henry's Law Constant | 9.32E-05 atm-m3/mole |
| Atmospheric OH Rate Constant | 9.10E-12 cm3/molecule-sec |
| Water solubility | 1.75E+04 mg/L |
| Boiling Point | 127.6 ° C |
| log P (octanol-water) | 1.38 |
| Melting Point | -5.55E+01 ° C |
| Vapor Pressure | 11.6 mm Hg |
| Notes | 2-Hexanone uses and applications include: Solvent for lacquers, ink thinners, nitrocellulose, resins, oils, fats, waxes, paints, pharmaceuticals; in printing of plasticized fabrics; medium evaporating solvent for nitrocellulose acrylates, vinyl, and alkyd coatings Suggested storage of 2-Hexanone: Store in explosion-proof refrigerator; keep tightly closed; keep away from oxidizing materials; store away from ignition sources |
| Class | Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals, Solvent |
| Function | Resins |
| Industry | Pharmaceutical |
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