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2-Butanone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11387956
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Description

2-Butanone is used as a solvent and for extractions in the pharmaceutical industry. 2-butanone acts as oxidant for the iridium-catalyzed oxidations of primary alcohols. It is useful for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation on MgO.

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.

Applications
2-Butanone is used as a solvent and for extractions in the pharmaceutical industry. 2-butanone acts as oxidant for the iridium-catalyzed oxidations of primary alcohols. It is useful for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation on MgO.

Solubility
Miscible with cold water, diethyl ether and acetone.

Notes
It is stable, incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents.
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 78-93-3
Molecular Formula C4H8O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 72.11
MDL Number MFCD00011648
InChI Key ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2-butanone, methyl ethyl ketone, butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, methylethyl ketone, meetco, methyl acetone, methylethylketone, 3-butanone, ethylmethylketon
PubChem CID 6569
ChEBI CHEBI:28398
IUPAC Name butan-2-one
SMILES CCC(C)=O

Specifications

Melting Point -87°C
Density 0.805
Boiling Point 80°C
Quantity 500 mL
Flash Point −3°C (26°F)
Odor Characteristic
Refractive Index 1.3785
Linear Formula CH3COCH2CH3
UN Number UN1193
Beilstein 741880
Merck Index 14,6072
Solubility Information Miscible with cold water,diethyl ether and acetone.
Formula Weight 72.11
Percent Purity 99%
Chemical Name or Material 2-Butanone
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2-Butanone
 Signal Word
  • Danger
 Hazard Category
  • Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
  • Flammable liquid Category 2
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
  • P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : methyl ethyl ketone

RUO – Research Use Only

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