2-Butanone CAS#: 78-93-3; ChemWhat Code: 29307
Names & Identifiers |
| Product Name | 2-Butanone |
| Synonyms | 2-BUTANONE;METHYL ETHYL KETONE;MEK;BUTANONE;BUTANONE, 2-;ETHYL METHYL KETONE;FEMA 2170;2-butanal |
| CAS Registry Number | 78-93-3 |
| Molecular Formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular Weight | 72.11 |
| EINECS | 201-159-0 |
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Chemical & Physical Properties |
| Melting point | -87 °C |
| Boiling Point | 80 °C(lit.) |
| Density | 0.806 |
| vapor Density | 2.49 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 71 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA | 2170 | 2-BUTANONE |
| Flash Point | 26 °F |
| Storage | 2-8°C |
| form | Solution |
| Color | Colorless |
| Relative polarity | 0.327 |
| Water Solubility | 290 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Merck | 14,6072 |
| BRN | 741880 |
| Stability: | Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents. Protect from moisture. |
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| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Butanone(78-93-3) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Butanone(78-93-3) |
Safety & Hazards(Codes & Phrases) |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi,T |
| R Phrase | 11-36-66-67-39/23/24/25-23/24/25 |
| S Phrase | 9-16-45-36/37 |
| RIDADR | UN 1193 3/PG 2 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | EL6475000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Storage Class | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 78-93-3(Hazardous Substances Data) |
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Patents |
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Transportation, Storage & Usage |
| Transportation | No Information |
| Storage | No Information |
| Usage | No Information |
Spectral Properties |
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