C8H16O
128.21 g/mol
Flavor & FragranceWarning
2-OCTANONE
CAS111-13-7EC203-837-1
Category
Flavor & Fragrance
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
flavoring agent and fragrance
2-Octanone is a methyl ketone derived from octane, characterized by an oxo group at the second carbon position. It is primarily recognized for its use as a flavoring agent and fragrance component in consumer products.
flavoring agentfragrance in perfumeshigh-boiling solvent for epoxy resin coatings
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Safety Reference
Warning
H226Flammable liquid and vapour
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octan-2-one
InChIKey
ZPVFWPFBNIEHGJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCCCCC(=O)C
Synonyms (13)
- 2-OCTANONE
- 2-Octanone (natural)
- 2-Octanone, reagent grade
- 2-Oxooctane
- FEMA 2802
- Hexyl methyl ketone
- Methvlhexanone
- Methyl hexyl ketone
- Methyl n-hexyl ketone
- n-Hexyl methyl ketone