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HomeProduct name list6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE

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
6-METHYL-2-HEPTANONE Structural

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)
ghs
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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