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4-Hydroxy-3-hexanone
[CAS# 4984-85-4]

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Identification
Name4-Hydroxy-3-hexanone
SynonymsEthyl alpha-hydroxypropyl ketone; NSC 23087; Propioin; Propionoin
Molecular StructureCAS # 4984-85-4, 4-Hydroxy-3-hexanone
Molecular FormulaC6H12O2
Molecular Weight116.16
CAS Registry Number4984-85-4
EC Number225-637-3
Properties
SolubilitySoluble (66 g/L) (25 °C), Calc.*
Density0.947±0.06 g/cm3 (20 °C 760 Torr), Calc.*
Boiling point166-167 °C**
Refractive index1.4340 (589.3 nm 21 °C)***
Flash point59.3±11.0 °C, Calc.*
*Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)
**Kapron, J.
***Urion, E.
Safety Data
Hazard Symbolssymbol   Xn  Details
Risk StatementsR10;R20/21/22  Details
Safety StatementsS36/37  Details
Hazard Classification
up    Details
HazardClassCategory CodeHazard Statement
Flammable liquidsFlam. Liq.3H226
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H312
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H302
Acute toxicityAcute Tox.4H332
Transport InformationUN 1993C 3 / PGIII
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