2-Heptanone

2-Heptanone Synonyms: N-BUTYL ETHYL KETONE;1-Methylhexanal;2-Heptanal;2-Heptanon;2-Ketoheptane;2-Oxoheptane;Amyl-methyl-cetone;amyl-methyl-cetone(french)

CAS: 110-43-0

MF: C7H14O

MW: 114.19

EINECS: 203-388-1

Chemical Properties colourless liquid

General Description A clear colorless liquid. Flash point 126°F. Less dense than water and only slightly soluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Density 6.8 lb / gal. Used as a synthetic flavoring and in perfumes.

Air & Water Reactions Flammable. Slightly soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile 2-Heptanone reacts exothermically with many acids and bases to produce flammable gases (e.g., H2). The heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion. Reacts with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals, and nitrides to produce flammable gas and heat. Incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides. Incompatible with many oxidizing agents including nitric acid, nitric acid/hydrogen peroxide mixture, and perchloric acid. May form peroxides [USCG, 1999].

Health Hazard Inhalation can cause headache, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, stupor, drowsiness, disturbed vision, and unconsciousness. Skin contact can cause moderate irritation, defatting, and dermatitis. Ingestion may cause irritation of lips and mouth, gastro-intestinal irritation, nausea, diarrhea, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, weak and rapid pulse, cold-pale complexion.