3-Hexanone
SIAL/16557 - analytical standard
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
assay | ≥97.5% (GC) |
bp | 123 °C (lit.) |
density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
format | neat |
grade | analytical standard |
InChI | 1S/C6H12O/c1-3-5-6(7)4-2/ |
InChI key | PFCHFHIRKBAQGU-UHFFFAOYSA |
Quality Level | 100 ![]() |
refractive index | n |
shelf life | limited shelf life, expiry date on the label |
SMILES string | CCCC(=O)CC |
Application: | 3-Hexanone can be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in foods, and alcoholic beverages by liquid chromatography (LC) based methods. |
General description: | 3-Hexanone, a volatile dialkyl ketone, is a well-known flavor and aroma ingredient present in food and beverage products. |
Symbol | ![]() |
Signal word | Danger |
Hazard statements | H225 |
Precautionary statements | P210 |
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 | ≥97.5% (GC) |
bp | 123 °C (lit.) |
Density | 0.815 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Refractive Index | n |
UNSPSC | 12352200 |