2-Butanone, ACS, 99+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Product Code. 11373498

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar 039119.K2

Description

Maximum level of impurities: Color (APHA) 15, Residue after evaporation 0.0025%, Titratable acid 0.0005meq/g, H₂O 0.20%

2-Butanone is used as a solvent and for extractions in the pharmaceutical industry. 2-butanone acts as oxidant for the iridium-catalyzed oxidations of primary alcohols. It is useful for the catalytic transfer hydrogenation on MgO.

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.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-93-3
• Molecular Formula: C4H8O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 72.11
• MDL Number: MFCD00011648
• InChI Key: ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2-butanone, methyl ethyl ketone, butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, methylethyl ketone, meetco, methyl acetone, methylethylketone, 3-butanone, ethylmethylketonShow MoreShow Less
• PubChem CID: 6569
• ChEBI: CHEBI:28398
• IUPAC Name: butan-2-one
• SMILES: CCC(C)=O

• Melting Point: °C to 87°C
• Color: Colorless
• Density: 0.805
• Boiling Point: 80°C
• Quantity: 1 L
• Flash Point: -3°C (26°F)
• Physical Form: Liquid
• Refractive Index: 1.379
• Assay Percent Range: 99+%
• Beilstein: 741880
• Solubility Information: Miscible in cold water,diethyl ether and acetone.
• Formula Weight: 72.11
• Grade: ACS
• Chemical Name or Material: 2-Butanone

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2-Butanone

Signal Word

• Danger

Hazard Category

• Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2
• Flammable liquid Category 2
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H225-Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
• H319-Causes serious eye irritation.
• H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
• EUH066-Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P240-Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
• P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Methyl ethyl ketone

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only