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2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, >90% (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)

Product Code. 11342857
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Description

CAS: 108-83-8 | C9H18O | 142.242 g/mol

2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.

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Applications
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, benzene and most organic liquids.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong reducing agents.
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS 108-83-8
Molecular Formula C9H18O
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 142.242
MDL Number MFCD00008940
InChI Key PTTPXKJBFFKCEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone, diisobutyl ketone, isovalerone, isobutyl ketone, valerone, diisobutylketone, diisobutilchetone, s-diisopropylacetone, di-isobutylcetone, dibk
PubChem CID 7958
IUPAC Name 2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
SMILES CC(C)CC(=O)CC(C)C

Specifications

Melting Point -42°C
Density 0.809
Boiling Point 163°C to 173°C
Flash Point 47°C (117°F)
Odor Unpleasant
Refractive Index 1.414
Quantity 2500 mL
UN Number UN1224
Beilstein 1743163
Solubility Information Miscible with ethanol,ether,carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,benzene and most organic liquids.
Formula Weight 142.24
Percent Purity >90%
Chemical Name or Material 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)
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Safety and Handling

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Product Identifier
  • 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)
 Signal Word
  • Warning
 Hazard Category
  • Flammable liquid Category 3
  • Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
 Hazard Statement
  • H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
 Precautionary Statement
  • P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
  • P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
  • P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
  • P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
  • P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
 Supplemental information
  • MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diisobutyl ketone
SDS

RUO – Research Use Only

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