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2-Pentanone, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2-Pentanone is used as a solvent for lacquers and surface coatings. It acts as a flavoring agent. It is also used as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing purpose. Further, it serves as an intermediate, paint additive and coating additive.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Pentanone is used as a solvent for lacquers and surface coatings. It acts as a flavoring agent. It is also used as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing purpose. Further, it serves as an intermediate, paint additive and coating additive.
Solubility
Miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, oxidizing agents and reducing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -78°C |
Density | 0.813 |
Boiling Point | 100°C to 101°C |
Flash Point | 7°C (44°F) |
Refractive Index | 1.3905 |
Quantity | 25 g |
UN Number | UN1249 |
Beilstein | 506058 |
Merck Index | 14,6114 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Pentanone
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
- Flammable liquid Category 2
- H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- H351-Suspected of causing cancer.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P264-Wash face, hands, and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl propyl ketone
RUO – Research Use Only
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