4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
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4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

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4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, 98+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Catalog numberA16248.0F
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS123-42-2
IUPAC Name4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
Molecular FormulaC6H12O2
InChI KeySWXVUIWOUIDPGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESCC(=O)CC(C)(C)O
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SpecificationsSpecification SheetSpecification Sheet
Assay (GC)≥98.0%
FormLiquid
Appearance (Color)Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index1.4220-1.4260 @ 20?C

4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, is used as a solvent. It is also used as an intermediate of chemical products and is used as solvent for some industrial paint to adjust thesolubility of paint resins and regulate the evaporation rate. It is mainly used in paints and coatings (coil coatings, wood varnishes, architectural coatings…). It is a good solvent for organic peroxides.It can also be used for the treatment of textiles and leather, in chemical synthesis or as a cleaning solvent.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone, is used as a solvent. It is also used as an intermediate of chemical products and is used as solvent for some industrial paint to adjust thesolubility of paint resins and regulate the evaporation rate. It is mainly used in paints and coatings (coil coatings, wood varnishes, architectural coatings…). It is a good solvent for organic peroxides.It can also be used for the treatment of textiles and leather, in chemical synthesis or as a cleaning solvent.

Solubility
It is soluble in water.

Notes
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from oxidizing agents, strong bases.
RUO – Research Use Only

General References:

  1. M Behforouz.; JL Bolan.; MS Flynt . 2, 4-Dinitrophenylhydrazones: a modified method for the preparation of these derivatives and an explanation of previous conflicting results. J. Org. Chem.1985, 50,(8), 1186-1189.
  2. AL Bridie.; CJM Wolff.; M Winter. BOD and COD of some petrochemicals. Water Research.1979, 13,(7), 627-630.