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2-Hexanone

CAS 591-78-6
EC 209-731-1
LANGUAGE EN
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Product Identification

More information about 2-Hexanone

Basic Product Information

Product Name
2-Hexanone
Product Code
A14867

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
591-78-6 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
209-731-1 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development
Uses Advised Against
No further relevant information available.

Overview

2-Hexanone (CAS: 591-78-6 ) is a colorless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 3 H226
Repr. Category 2 H361
STOT RE Category 1 H372
STOT SE Category 3 H336
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Hazard Statements

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H372: Causes damage to the peripheral nervous system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral and Inhalative.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Pungent
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-56 °℃ (-69 ºF)
Boiling Point
126-127 ℃ (259-261 ºF)
Flash Point
23 °C (73 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
3.5 hPa (3 mm Hg)
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0.811 g/cm3 (6.768 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not applicable.
Upper Explosive Limit
8 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1.2 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
530 ℃ (986 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
20 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapor mixtures is possible.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not determined.
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for 2-Hexanone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of 2-Hexanone?

2-Hexanone is a liquid appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has pungent odor.

What is 2-Hexanone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for 2-Hexanone?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapour. H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H372: Causes damage to the peripheral nervous system and the brain through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral and Inhalative.

What is the melting point of 2-Hexanone?

The melting point is -56 °℃ (-69 ºF) and the boiling point is 126-127 ℃ (259-261 ºF).