3-Hexanone
[CAS# 589-38-8]

Identification

• Classification: Flavors and spices >> Synthetic spice >> Ketone fragrance >> Acyclic aliphatic ketone
• Name: 3-Hexanone
• Synonyms: Ethyl propyl ketone
• Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O
• Molecular Weight: 100.16
• CAS Registry Number: 589-38-8
• EC Number: 209-645-4
• FEMA: 3290

Properties

• Density: 0.815
• Boiling point: 123 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.399-1.401
• Flash point: 23 ºC

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: F;Xi
• Risk Codes: R11;R36/37/38
• Safety Description: S16;S26;S37/39

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	3	H226
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Flammable liquids	Flam. Liq.	2	H225
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H331
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319

• Transport Information: UN 1224