W284203

2-Pentanone

≥98%, FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Methyl propyl ketone
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCH₂CH₂CH₃
• CAS Number: 107-87-9
• Molecular Weight: 86.13
• FEMA Number: 2842
• Beilstein: 506058
• EC Number: 203-528-1
• Council of Europe no.: 754
• MDL number: MFCD00009400
• UNSPSC Code: 12164502
• PubChem Substance ID: 24901343
• Flavis number: 7.054
• NACRES: NA.21
• grade: FG; Halal
• biological source: synthetic
• food allergen: no known allergens

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 872/2012; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 172.515
• vapor pressure: 27 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥98%
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 941 °F
• expl. lim.: 8.2 %
• impurities: <2.0% 4-methyl-2-pentanone
• refractive index: n20/D 1.39 (lit.)
• bp: 101-105 °C (lit.)
• mp: −78 °C (lit.)
• solubility: H₂O: soluble 72.6 g/L at 20 °C
• density: 0.809 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: banana; fruity; woody; ethereal; sweet; wine-like
• SMILES string: CCCC(C)=O
• InChI: 1S/C5H10O/c1-3-4-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: XNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

2-Pentanone is a flavor volatile compound reported in cheddar cheese, ripe bananas and defatted soybean flour.

Application

• Increasing the Dissolution Rate of Polystyrene Waste in Solvent-Based Recycling.: Explores innovative methods for recycling polystyrene using solvents like 2-pentanone to enhance dissolution rates, contributing to sustainable waste management practices (Kol et al., 2024).

Biochem/physiol Actions

Taste at 20 ppm

Other Notes

Natural occurrence: Apple, banana, blue cheese, butter, cheddar cheese, cocoa, cofee, fish, rum, strawberry, Virginia tobacco, whiskey.

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H302,H319
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P301 + P312 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 46.4 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): 8 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves