3-Hexanone
ALDRICH/W329002 - ≥97%
Synonym: Ethyl propyl ketone
CAS Number: 589-38-8
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C6H12O
Molecular Weight: 100.16
EC Number: 209-645-4
MDL Number: MFCD00009402
Linear Formula: CH3CH2CH2COC2H5
Product Type: Chemical
| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| biological source | synthetic |
| bp | 123 °C (lit.) |
| density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O/c1-3-5-6(7)4-2/ |
| InChI key | PFCHFHIRKBAQGU-UHFFFAOYSA |
| organoleptic | fruity; waxy; sweet |
| Quality Level | 300 ![]() |
| refractive index | n |
| SMILES string | CCCC(=O)CC |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| General description: | 3-Hexanone has been reported as one of the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in pandan leaves, strawberry and acerola fruit. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 25 g in poly bottle |
| Symbol | GHS02 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 |
| Hazard Codes | Xi |
| Risk Statements | 10-36/37/38 |
| Safety Statements | 26 |
| RIDADR | UN1224 - class 3 - PG 3 - Ketones, liquid, n.o.s., HI: all |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | 57.2 °F |
| Flash Point(C) | 14 °C |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 123 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3290 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |


