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MedKoo CAT#: 558455
CAS#: 591-78-6
Description: 2-Hexanone ketone is an industrial solvent which causes nervous system degeneration. MBK is an acronym often used to refer to it. It is used as a general solvent and in paints. It dissolves cellulose nitrate, vinyl polymers and copolymers, and natural and synthetic resins.
MedKoo Cat#: 558455
Name: 2-Hexanone
CAS#: 591-78-6
Chemical Formula: C6H12O
Exact Mass: 100.09
Molecular Weight: 100.16
Elemental Analysis: C, 71.95; H, 12.08; O, 15.97
Synonym: 2-Hexanone; 2Hexanone; 2Hexanone; MBK; Methyl butyl ketone; Methyl n-butyl ketone;
IUPAC/Chemical Name: 2-Hexanone
InChi Key: QQZOPKMRPOGIEB-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChi Code: InChI=1S/C6H12O/c1-3-4-5-6(2)7/h3-5H2,1-2H3
SMILES Code: CC(CCCC)=O
Appearance: Solid powder
Purity: >98% (or refer to the Certificate of Analysis)
Shipping Condition: Shipped under ambient temperature as non-hazardous chemical. This product is stable enough for a few weeks during ordinary shipping and time spent in Customs.
Storage Condition: Dry, dark and at 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks) or -20 C for long term (months to years).
Solubility: Soluble in DMSO
Shelf Life: >3 years if stored properly
Drug Formulation: This drug may be formulated in DMSO
Stock Solution Storage: 0 - 4 C for short term (days to weeks), or -20 C for long term (months).
HS Tariff Code: 2934.99.03.00
The following data is based on the product molecular weight 100.16 Batch specific molecular weights may vary from batch to batch due to the degree of hydration, which will affect the solvent volumes required to prepare stock solutions.
| Concentration / Solvent Volume / Mass | 1 mg | 5 mg | 10 mg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mM | 1.15 mL | 5.76 mL | 11.51 mL |
| 5 mM | 0.23 mL | 1.15 mL | 2.3 mL |
| 10 mM | 0.12 mL | 0.58 mL | 1.15 mL |
| 50 mM | 0.02 mL | 0.12 mL | 0.23 mL |
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