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2-Butanone, HPLC Grade, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
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. It is used as a mobile phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography.
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.
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Specifications
Melting Point | -87°C |
Color | Colorless |
Density | 0.805 g/mL |
Boiling Point | 80°C |
Quantity | 4 x 1 L |
Flash Point | -3°C (26°F) |
Odor | Characteristic |
Physical Form | Colorless liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.379 |
Linear Formula | CH3COCH2CH3 |
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Safety and Handling
Hazard Category | H225-H319-H336-H373 |
Hazard Statement | GHS H Statement H225-H319-H336 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. |
Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c |
DOTInformation | Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE |
EINECSNumber | 201-159-0 |
RTECSNumber | EL6475000 |
TSCA | Yes |
Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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