6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE
- CAS NO.:928-68-7
- Empirical Formula: C8H16O
- Molecular Weight: 128.21
- MDL number: MFCD00026527
- EINECS: 213-179-7
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-04-03 14:17:14
What is 6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE?
The Uses of 6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE
6-Methyl-2-heptanone is used in the synthesis of antifungal crassinervic acid analogs. Also used in the synthesis of BACE-1 inhibitors in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Definition
ChEBI: 6-Methylheptan-2-one is a ketone.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Tetrahedron, 49, p. 8169, 1993 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4020(01)88036-4
Synthesis
6-Methyl-2-heptanone is prepared by controlled hydrogenation of Methylhept en one.
Properties of 6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE
| Melting point: | -32.24°C (estimate) |
| Boiling point: | 171°C |
| Density | 0,82 g/cm3 |
| refractive index | 1.4110-1.4160 |
| storage temp. | Sealed in dry,Room Temperature |
| solubility | Chloroform (Sparingly), Ethyl Acetate (Slightly)) |
| form | Oil |
| color | Colourless |
| Odor | camphoreous |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Heptanone, 6-methyl- (928-68-7) |
Safety information for 6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Flame Flammables GHS02 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H226:Flammable liquids |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233:Keep container tightly closed. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. P370+P378:In case of fire: Use … for extinction. P403+P235:Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P501:Dispose of contents/container to..… |
Computed Descriptors for 6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE
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