3-hexanone
| Section 1. Identification | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Name | 3-hexanone | CAS No. | 589-38-8 |
| Synonyms | ethylpropylketone | Chinese Name | 3-己酮 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O | Molecular Weight | 100.16 |
| UN No. | 1224 | Data Source | PubChem (NIH/NLM) |
| GHS Hazard Classification | |
|---|---|
| Signal Word | WARNING |
| Pictograms | GHS02 · Flammable |
| Hazard Statements | H226 |
| Precautionary Statements | P210P233P240P241P242P243P280P303+P361+P353P370+P378P403+P235P501 |
| Contents | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 2 | Hazards Identification | Section 8 | Exposure Controls / Personal Protection |
| Section 9 | Physical and Chemical Properties | Section 11 | Toxicological Information |
Section 2. Hazards Identification
H226 (97.4%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]
P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 1452 reports by companies from 10 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.
Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website.
Section 8. Exposure Controls / Personal Protection
2.6 [ppm]
29 [ppm]
170 [ppm]
Section 9. Physical and Chemical Properties
Colorless liquid; [Hawley]
123.00 to 124.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
118-123 °C
124 °C @760 [mm Hg]
-55.5 °C
14.7 mg/mL
slightly soluble in water; soluble in acetone; soluble in alcohol and ether in all proportions
(in ethanol)
0.812-0.818
0.813 @ 21.8°C
13.9 [mmHg]
1.397-1.403
Boiling point
Chemical shift
Diamagnetic susceptibility
Excess enthalpy
Fusion temperature
Heat of solution
Heat of sublimation
Lineshape
Magnetic susceptibility
Melting temperature
Mixing enthalpy
Optical coefficient
Phase transition
Refractive index
Surface tension
Thermal expansion coefficient
Transition enthalpy
Vapor pressure
Virial coefficient
Viscosity
Flammable agents - 3rd degree
EU Flavoring substances
FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT -> FDA Substance added to food
Fragrance Ingredient (3-Hexanone) -> IFRA transparency List
Fatty Acyls [FA] -> Oxygenated hydrocarbons [FA12]
Solvents -> Ketones (<C12)
Section 11. Toxicological Information
Neurotoxin - Acute solvent syndrome
LCLo (rat) = 4,000 ppm/4h
Disclaimer: This information is compiled for reference only and does not replace the manufacturer's official Safety Data Sheet. Always consult the supplier's SDS before handling any chemical.
