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2-Pentanone

2-Pentanon · Πεντανόνη-2 · 2-pentanona · ۲-پنتانون · Pentan-2-one · 2-ペンタノン · 2-펜탄온 · 2-pentanon · 2-pentanon · 2-Pentanona · 2-Pentanon · 2-戊酮

Structure of 2-Pentanone
CAS107-87-9
EC203-528-1
UN1249
FormulaC5H10O
Molar mass86.13 g/mol
LEL1.5 % vol
UEL8.2 % vol
Flash point7 °C
Autoignition temperature452 °C
Temperature classT1
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.97
GHSDanger · H225, H302, H319, H335

Pentan-2-one is a pentanone carrying an oxo substituent at position 2. It has a role as a plant metabolite. Methyl propyl ketone appears as a clear colorless liquid with the odor of fingernail polish. Flash point 45 °F. Less dense than water and soluble in water.

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