2-Dodecanone

Synonym(s):Decyl methyl ketone

CAS NO.：6175-49-1
Empirical Formula: C12H24O
Molecular Weight: 184.32
MDL number: MFCD00015064
EINECS: 228-222-5
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2026-05-27 22:54:25

What is 2-Dodecanone?

Chemical properties

Colorless oily liquid. B.P. 246℃. Solidifies in the cold, melts at 21℃. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

The Uses of 2-Dodecanone

2-Dodecanone may be used as an analytical standard for the determination of the analyte in Tunisian Ruta graveolens L. oils from Jemmel and hop/hop products by chromatography-based techniques.

Definition

ChEBI: 2-Dodecanone is a ketone.

Preparation

Production method of 2-Dodecanone :1)by oxidation of secondary-Dodecylalcohol, 2) by Grignard type reaction. 3) by Acetoacetic ester synthesis.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 38, p. 4082, 1973 DOI: 10.1021/jo00987a035
Tetrahedron Letters, 25, p. 4805, 1984 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(01)81525-2

General Description

2-Dodecanone is a volatile organic compound found in alcoholic beverages. It is also an important constituent of the essential oil of rue (Ruta graveolens) and hop oil (Humulus lupulus).

Properties of 2-Dodecanone

Melting point:	17-20 °C
Boiling point:	247 °C(lit.)
Density	0.828 g/mL at 20 °C(lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.433
Flash point:	108 °C
storage temp.	2-8°C
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless to light yellow
Odor	at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity citrus floral orange
BRN	1703135
CAS DataBase Reference	6175-49-1(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	2-Dodecanone(6175-49-1)
EPA Substance Registry System	2-Dodecanone (6175-49-1)

Safety information for 2-Dodecanone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Environment GHS09
GHS Hazard Statements	H411:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard
Precautionary Statement Codes	P273:Avoid release to the environment.