2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
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Applications
2-Heptanone is used as a solvent for resins and lacquers. It is also used as a fragrance in cosmetics and a flavor for foods. It is involved as a reagent in the synthesis of rifamycin derivatives, which exhibit antibacterial activity. Further, it is employed in the preparation of thiazolidin-4-one derivatives as inhibitors of Toxoplasma gondii. In addition to this, it is considered as an alternative local anesthetic to lidocaine.
Solubility
Slightly miscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents and strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
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