2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, >90% (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)

Product Code.	Quantity	unitSize
11322857	100 mL	100mL
11332857	500 mL	500mL
11342857	2500 mL	2.5 L

Product Code. 11322857

Brand: Thermo Scientific Alfa Aesar L16015.AE

Description

CAS: 108-83-8 | C9H18O | 142.242 g/mol

2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.

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.

Applications
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.

Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, benzene and most organic liquids.

Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong reducing agents.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 108-83-8
• Molecular Formula: C9H18O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 142.242
• MDL Number: MFCD00008940
• InChI Key: PTTPXKJBFFKCEK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone, diisobutyl ketone, isovalerone, isobutyl ketone, valerone, diisobutylketone, diisobutilchetone, s-diisopropylacetone, di-isobutylcetone, dibk
• PubChem CID: 7958
• IUPAC Name: 2,6-dimethylheptan-4-one
• SMILES: CC(C)CC(=O)CC(C)C

• Melting Point: -42°C
• Boiling Point: 163°C to 173°C
• Flash Point: 47°C (117°F)
• Odor: Unpleasant
• Quantity: 100 mL
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 1743163
• Formula Weight: 142.24
• Percent Purity: >90%
• Chemical Name or Material: 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3
• Specific target organ toxicity Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
• H335-May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
• P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
• P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
• P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diisobutyl ketone

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only