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3-Hexanone

3-Hexanone chemical structure
CAS Number589-38-8
FormulaCH3CH2CH2COC2H5
Mol. Weight100.16 g/mol

What is 3-Hexanone?

3-Hexanone is a chemical compound with CAS number 589-38-8 and molecular formula CH3CH2CH2COC2H5. It is used in various industrial and research applications.

Applications

3-Hexanone was used in a study to determine Henry′s law coefficients by combination of the equilibrium partitioning in closed systems technique in combination with solid-phase microextraction1. It was used as test species in a study for quantitative determination of volatile organic compounds by chemical ionization reaction mass spectrometry2. It was used to study the inhibitory activity of some aromatic and aliphatic ketones against Clostridium Botulinum spores and cells3.

Specifications

Linear Formula

CH3CH2CH2COC2H5

Molecular Weight

100.16 g/mol

Assay/Purity

98%

Boiling Point

123 °C(lit.)

Density

0.815 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Safety Information

GHS02GHS02
GHS07GHS07
Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

H226-H315-H319-H335

Precautionary Statements

P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Required PPE

Eyeshields, Faceshields, full-face respirator (US), Gloves, multi-purpose combination respirator cartridge (US), type ABEK (EN14387) respirator filter

EC Number

209-645-4

WGK Germany

3

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