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(CH3)2CH-CH2-CO-CH3 [1 record]

Record 1 2012-01-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H12O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CH-CH2-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
108-10-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid with a pleasant aroma, boils at 116°C, is miscible with most organic solvents and is used as a solvent, an extractant and a chemical intermediate.

OBS

4-methylpentan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U161; Shell MIBK; UN 1245.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H12O or (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3 or (CH3)2CH-CH2-CO-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H12O
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CH-CH2-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
108-10-1
CAS number
OBS

[Ce produit chimique] bout à 118 °C et [est utilisé] comme solvant des résines synthétiques et de la cellulose.

OBS

4-méthylpentan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H12O ou (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3 ou (CH3)2CH-CH2-CO-CH3

Spanish

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