| Identification | |
| Name: | 4-Heptanone |
| Synonyms: | Di-n-propyl ketone; DIPROPYL KETONE; HEPTANONE, 2-; FEMA 2546; FEMA 2544; BUTYRONE; METHYL PENTYL KETONE; METHYL N-AMYL KETONE |
| CAS: | 123-19-3 |
| EINECS: | 204-608-9 |
| Molecular Formula: | C7H14O |
| Molecular Weight: | 114.19 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/C7H14O/c1-3-5-7(8)6-4-2/h3-6H2,1-2H3 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2710 |
| Density: | 0.817 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong reducing agents. |
| Refractive index: | 1.406-1.408 |
| Solubility: | 4.6 (g/l) |
| Appearance: | colorless to pale yellow liquid |
| Specification: |
4-Heptanone (123-19-3) is water-soluble flavor with appearance of colorless clear liquid. It is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether. It is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases. When heated to decomposition, it yields Carbon monoxide , Carbon dioxide . 4-Heptanone (123-19-3) is also known as Dipropyl ketone ; Propyl ketone ; Heptan-4-one ; Di-n-propyl ketone ; 4-Heptanone (natural) ; FEMA No. 2546 ; NSC 8692 ; UN2710 . It is often used as a solvent for Nitrocellulose , also used in organic synthesis. |
| Report: |
Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. |
| Packinggroup: | III |
| Storage Temperature: | Flammables area |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
Xn:Harmful
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