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4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone

99%

Synonym(s):

Methyl neopentyl ketone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3)3CCH2COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
114.19
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352100
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.22

Assay

99%

refractive index

n20/D 1.404 (lit.)

bp

125-130 °C (lit.)

density

0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

SMILES string

CC(=O)CC(C)(C)C

InChI

1S/C7H14O/c1-6(8)5-7(2,3)4/h5H2,1-4H3

InChI key

AZASWMGVGQEVCS-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

4,4-Dimethyl-2-pentanone was used as starting reagent in the synthesis of 3,4,4,5-tetramethyl-3-hexanol. It was used in the gas-phase reactions of OH radicals with 2,2,4-trimethylpentane.

Pictograms

Flame

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

66.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

19 °C - closed cup

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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