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2-Heptanone, 99%
Description
2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | -35°C |
| Density | 0.82 |
| Boiling Point | 149°C to 150°C |
| Flash Point | 47°C (116°F) |
| Odor | Unpleasant |
| Refractive Index | 1.409 |
| Quantity | 500 mL |
| UN Number | UN1110 |
| Beilstein | 1699063 |
| Merck Index | 14,4663 |
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Safety and Handling
- 2-Heptanone
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H332-Harmful if inhaled.
- H336-May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P264-Wash face, hands and anyexposed skin thoroughly after handling.
- P301+P330+P331-IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 2-Heptanone
RUO – Research Use Only
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