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2-Butanone, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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.
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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.
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
Hazard Category
H225-H319-H336-H373
Hazard Statement
GHS H Statement
H225-H319-H336
Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
Causes serious eye irritation.
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE
EINECSNumber
201-159-0
RTECSNumber
EL6475000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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