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C5H10O
86.13 g/mol
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2-Pentanone

CAS107-87-9EC203-528-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent for lacquers and surface coatings

2-Pentanone, also known as methyl propyl ketone, is a clear, colorless liquid with an odor similar to fingernail polish. It is less dense than water, soluble in water, and produces vapors heavier than air, with a low flash point of 45 °F.

Solvent for lacquers and surface coatingsFlavoring agentSolvent in organic synthesis

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Toxic
Toxic
Harmful
Harmful
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H316Causes mild skin irritation
H331Toxic if inhaled
H333May be harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

pentan-2-one

InChIKey

XNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCC(=O)C

Synonyms (23)
  • 2-Pentanone
  • 2-Pentanone (natural)
  • 2-Pentanone, >=99.0%, natural
  • 2-Pentanone, reagent grade
  • 2-Pentanone, ultrapure grade
  • 2-pentanal
  • 3bh3
  • 4-methyl-2-butanone
  • Ethyl acetone
  • FEMA 2842
  • METHYL PROPYL KETONE
  • Methyl n-propyl ketone
  • Methyl-propyl-cetone
  • Methyl-propyl-cetone [French]
  • Metylopropyloketon
  • Metylopropyloketon [Polish]
  • Pentanone
  • Propyl methyl ketone
  • n-propyl methyl ketone