2-Methyl-6-heptanone
[CAS# 928-68-7]

Identification

• Name: 2-Methyl-6-heptanone
• Synonyms: 6-Methyl-2-heptanone; Isooctan-2-one; Methyl isohexyl ketone; NSC 39665
• Molecular Formula: C₈H₁₆O
• Molecular Weight: 128.21
• CAS Registry Number: 928-68-7
• EC Number: 213-179-7

Properties

• Solubility: Slightly soluble (2.7 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 0.8203 g/cm³ (20 ºC)^**
• Boiling point: 168-171 ºC^***
• Refractive index: 1.4171 (589.3 nm 20 ºC)^**
• Flash point: 44.6±7.5 ºC, Calc.^*

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2015 ACD/Labs)

^** Maurit, M. E.; Doklady Akademii Nauk SSSR 1961, V140, P1330-3.

^*** Natelson, Samuel; Journal of the American Chemical Society 1942, V64, P1484-5.

Safety Data

Hazard Classification

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