Hexamethylacetone
Synonym(s):Di-tert-butyl ketone;Hexamethylacetone;Pivalone
- CAS NO.：815-24-7
- Empirical Formula: C9H18O
- Molecular Weight: 142.24
- MDL number: MFCD00008845
- EINECS: 212-419-8
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2026-09-12 18:52:03
What is Hexamethylacetone?
Chemical properties
colourless liquid
The Uses of Hexamethylacetone
Hexamethylacetone is used to prepare di-tert.-butyladamantylcarbinol by reacting with 1-bromo-adamantane.
Synthesis Reference(s)
Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 4141, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01180a082
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 39, p. 611, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/jo00919a007
General Description
The Microtox EC50 values for 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-3-pentanone has been reported. The kinetics, stoichiometry and products of the reduction reaction of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-3-pentanone using lithium triethylborohydride under standard conditions (tetrahydrofuran, 0°C) has been examined.
Properties of Hexamethylacetone
| Melting point: | 152-153 |
| Boiling point: | 152-153 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.824 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| Flash point: | 91 °F |
| form | Liquid |
| color | Clear colorless |
| Specific Gravity | 0.824 |
| BRN | 1701122 |
| Dielectric constant | 9.3599999999999994 |
| Stability: | Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 815-24-7(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Di-tert-butyl ketone (815-24-7) |
Safety information for Hexamethylacetone
| 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. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower. |
Computed Descriptors for Hexamethylacetone
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