W217018

2-Butanone

FCC, FG

• Synonym(s): Ethyl methyl ketone, MEK, Methyl ethyl ketone
• Linear Formula: C₂H₅COCH₃
• CAS Number: 78-93-3
• Molecular Weight: 72.11
• FEMA Number: 2170
• Beilstein: 741880
• EC Number: 201-159-0
• Council of Europe no.: 753
• MDL number: MFCD00011648
• eCl@ss: 39021202
• PubChem Substance ID: 24900680
• Flavis number: 7.053
• NACRES: NA.21

Properties

• biological source: synthetic
• Quality Level: 400
• grade: FG; Halal; Kosher
• Agency: meets purity specifications of JECFA
• reg. compliance: EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002; FCC; FDA 21 CFR 117; FDA 21 CFR 172.515; FDA 21 CFR 175.320
• vapor density: 2.49 (vs air)
• vapor pressure: 71 mmHg ( 20 °C)
• Assay: ≥99.5% (GC)
• form: liquid
• autoignition temp.: 960 °F
• expl. lim.: 10.1 %
• refractive index: n20/D 1.379 (lit.)
• bp: 80 °C (lit.)
• mp: −87 °C (lit.)
• density: 0.805 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• application(s): flavors and fragrances
• Documentation: see Safety & Documentation for available documents
• food allergen: no known allergens
• Organoleptic: ethereal
• SMILES string: CC(CC)=O
• InChI: 1S/C4H8O/c1-3-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3
• InChI key: ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225 - H319 - H336
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• Storage Class Code: 3 - Flammable liquids
• WGK: WGK 1
• Flash Point(F): 26.6 °F - closed cup
• Flash Point(C): -3 °C - closed cup
• Personal Protective Equipment: dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves