Applications
3-Pentanone is mainly used as a solvent in paint and a precursor to vitamin E. It is used as a reagent to synthesize ethyl 2-cyano-3,3-diethylacrylate by Knoevenagel condensation. It also shows anticonvulsant effect in several types of mouse seizure models. It serves as an intermediate in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals.

Solubility
Soluble in water, alcohol, ether and carbonterachloride. Slightly miscible with ethanol and acetone.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, reducing agents and strong bases.