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2-Heptanone (CAS 110-43-0)

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Alternate Names:
Methyl pentyl ketone
CAS Number:
110-43-0
Molecular Weight:
114.19
Molecular Formula:
C7H14O
Supplemental Information:
This is as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
* Refer to Certificate of Analysis for lot specific data.

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2-Heptanone, a colorless liquid soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, ether, and chloroform but has limited solubility in water. It is used as a solvent, flavor enhancer, and is integral in the production of perfumes, chemicals, and plastics. 2-Heptanone participates in standard ketone reactions including reduction, oxidation, and acylation. Its solvent characteristics make it a prevalent choice in scientific research, like gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS). It is also valuable for cleansing metal surfaces, effective against metal hydroxides and other corrosive elements. Furthermore, as a solvent for surfactants, methyl pentyl ketone is incorporated into detergent formulas.


2-Heptanone (CAS 110-43-0) References

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  8. Biosynthesis of the Nematode Attractant 2-Heptanone and Its Co-evolution Between the Pathogenic Bacterium Bacillus nematocida and Non-pathogenic Bacterium Bacillus subtilis.  |  Zhu, M., et al. 2019. Front Microbiol. 10: 1489. PMID: 31312190
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2-Heptanone, 1 ml

sc-238060
1 ml
$94.00