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2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, >90% (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
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.
2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone is used as a coating solvent. It is an active component of mint oil. It acts as a dispersant for organosol type resins. It is involved in the antigerminative treatment of bulbs and tubers. Further, it is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose. In addition to this, it acts as an intermediate in the preparation of inhibitors, active pharmaceutical ingredients and dyes.
Solubility
Miscible with ethanol, ether, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, benzene and most organic liquids.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong acids and strong reducing agents.

Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | -42°C |
Density | 0.809 |
Boiling Point | 163°C to 173°C |
Flash Point | 47°C (117°F) |
Odor | Unpleasant |
Refractive Index | 1.414 |
Quantity | 500 mL |
UN Number | UN1224 |
Beilstein | 1743163 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ethanol,ether,carbon tetrachloride,chloroform,benzene and most organic liquids. |
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10250828 | Certificate of Analysis | 30/08/2024 | L16015.AE,L16015.AP,L16015.0F |
S27K022 | Certificate of Analysis | 23/07/2024 | L16015.AE,L16015.AP,L16015.0F |
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P11K045 | Certificate of Analysis | 18/03/2024 | L16015.AE,L16015.AP,L16015.0F |
Safety and Handling


- 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone, (sum of 2,6-Dimethyl-4-heptanone & 4,6-Dimethyl-2-heptanone)
- Warning
- Flammable liquid Category 3
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
- P261-Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
- P303+P361+P353-IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- P312-Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/if you feel unwell.
- P403+P233-Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Diisobutyl ketone
RUO – Research Use Only
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