C7H14O
114.19 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning
5-METHYL-2-HEXANONE
CAS110-12-3EC203-737-8
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Solvent for coatings and resins
5-Methyl-2-hexanone is a colorless liquid with a pleasant fruity odor, less dense than water. It is primarily used as a solvent for coatings and resins.
Solvent for coatings and resinsSolvent for nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, butyrate, and acrylicsSolvent in paints, lacquers, and varnishes
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CAS 110-12-3
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H373May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
5-methylhexan-2-one
InChIKey
FFWSICBKRCICMR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CC(C)CCC(=O)C
Synonyms (15)
- MIAK
- 2-Hexanone, 5-methyl-
- 2-Methyl-5-hexanone
- 3-Methylbutyl methyl ketone
- 5-METHYL-2-HEXANONE
- 5-Methylhexan-2-one
- Isoamyl methyl ketone
- Isobutylacetone
- Isopentyl methyl ketone
- Ketone, methyl isoamyl
- METHYL-2-HEXANONE, 5-
- Methyl isoamyl ketone
- Methyl isopentyl ketone