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3-METHYL-2-BUTANONE

CAS563-80-4EC209-264-3
Category
Industrial Chemical
Compound Class
Other
Primary Use
Industrial solvent and intermediate

3-Methyl-2-butanone is an organic compound belonging to the ketone family, with a structure similar to butanone. It is primarily used as an industrial solvent and intermediate in chemical manufacturing.

Industrial solventChemical intermediate

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Safety Reference

Flammable
Flammable
Harmful
Harmful
Health Hazard
Health Hazard
Danger
H225Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H332Harmful if inhaled
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H315Causes skin irritation
H320Causes eye irritation
H335May cause respiratory irritation
H361Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H303May be harmful if swallowed
H305May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H333May be harmful if inhaled
Identifiers
IUPAC Name

3-methylbutan-2-one

InChIKey

SYBYTAAJFKOIEJ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES

CC(C)C(=O)C

Synonyms (26)
  • MIPK
  • 2-Acetylpropane
  • 2-Butanone, 3-methyl-
  • 2-Methyl-3-butanone
  • 2-Methylbutan-3-one
  • 2-isopentanone
  • 3-METHYL-2-BUTANONE
  • 3-Methylbutan-2-one
  • 3-Methylbutanone
  • 3-methyl 2-butanal
  • 3-methylbutane-2-one
  • Caswell No. 555A
  • Isobutyl-1-methyl ketone
  • Isopropyl methyl ketone
  • Ketone, isopropyl methyl
  • METHYL-2-BUTANONE, 3-
  • Methyl butanone-2
  • Methyl isopropyl ketone
  • Methylbutanone
  • Methylbutanone (VAN)