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Home/Compounds/Industrial Chemical/2-heptanone
C7H14O
114.19 g/mol
Industrial ChemicalWarning

2-HEPTANONE

CAS110-43-0EC203-767-1
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Industrial solvent for resins and lacquers

2-Heptanone, also known as N-amyl methyl ketone, is a clear colorless liquid that floats on water due to its low density and slight water solubility. It is commonly used as an industrial solvent for resins and lacquers and also finds application as a synthetic flavoring and fragrance ingredient.

Solvent for resins and lacquersSynthetic flavoring for foodsFragrance ingredient in cosmetics and perfumes

Content scope: Information here supports chemical identification and industrial supply, research, and manufacturing contexts. It is not a therapeutic claim, medical advice, or drug-use instructions.

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H302Harmful if swallowed
H332Harmful if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H315Causes skin irritation
Regulatory Compliance1
  • CN Catalogue of Hazardous ChemicalsCNRegulation
    Listed· listed since 2015-05-01Source

Customs Tariff Classification

The international HS code for 2-HEPTANONE (CAS 110-43-0) is 2914.19.

HS code (international, 6-digit)

2914.19

EU CN code (8-digit)

2914 19 90

Classification per the EU customs inventory ECICS (2026-07 snapshot, HS 2022). National tariff lines and product form can affect the final classification.

Identifiers
IUPAC Name

heptan-2-one

InChIKey

CATSNJVOTSVZJV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CCCCCC(=O)C

Synonyms (26)
  • 1-Methylhexanal
  • 2-HEPTANONE
  • 2-Heptanone (natural)
  • 2-Ketoheptane
  • 2-Oxoheptane
  • 2-heptanal
  • 2-heptenone
  • Amyl methyl ketone
  • Amyl-methyl-cetone
  • Amyl-methyl-cetone [French]
  • Butylacetone
  • Heptanone
  • Ketone C-7
  • Ketone, methyl pentyl
  • Methyl amyl ketone
  • Methyl n-amyl ketone
  • Methyl n-pentyl ketone
  • Methyl pentyl ketone
  • Methyl-amyl-cetone
  • Methyl-amyl-cetone [French]
  • Pentyl methyl ketone
  • methyl amyl ketone (mak)
  • n-Amyl methyl ketone
  • n-Pentyl methyl ketone

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