Product Description

3-Octanone Basic information

Product Name:	3-Octanone
Synonyms:	3-oxooctane;Ethyl n-pentyl ketone;ethyln-pentylketone;n-Octanone-3;octan-3-;Octan-3-One;ETHYL AMYL KETONE;ETHYL PENTYL KETONE
CAS:	106-68-3
MF:	C8H16O
MW:	128.21
EINECS:	203-423-0
Product Categories:	ketone
Mol File:	106-68-3.mol

3-Octanone Chemical Properties

Melting point	-23 °C
Boiling point	167-168 °C(lit.)
density	0.822 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
FEMA	2803 \| 3-OCTANONE
refractive index	n20/D 1.415(lit.)
Fp	115 °F
storage temp.	Flammables area
solubility	2.60g/l
form	neat
Water Solubility	0.7 g/L
Merck	14,6753
JECFA Number	290
BRN	1700021
CAS DataBase Reference	106-68-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	3-Octanone(106-68-3)
EPA Substance Registry System	Ethyl amyl ketone (106-68-3)

3-Octanone Safety Information

Hazard Codes	Xi
Risk Statements	10-36/37/38-36
Safety Statements	26-36-39-16
RIDADR	UN 2271 3/PG 3
WGK Germany	1
RTECS	RH1485000
Hazard Note	Irritant
TSCA	Yes
HazardClass	3
PackingGroup	III
HS Code	29141900
Hazardous Substances Data	106-68-3(Hazardous Substances Data)

3-Octanone Usage And Synthesis

Description	3-Octanone has a strong, penetrating, fruity odor reminiscent of lavender. It can be prepared by passing a mixture of vapors of caproic acid and acetic acid over ThO2 at 400°C, or by oxidation of d-ethyl n-amyl carbinol with chromates; another synthetic route is reported.
Chemical Properties	3-Octanone has a strong, penetrating, fruity odor reminiscent of lavender.
Chemical Properties	CLEAR COLOURLESS TO SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
Uses	3-Octanone can be produced by oxidation of 3-octanol or by heating propionic acid and caproic acid over thorium oxide. 3-Octanone is used as an ingredient in soaps, perfumes, lotions, and creams. It is also used as a flavoring agent in foods. U.S. production and importation of 3-octanone was estimated to be relatively low (,25,000 lb at a single site) in 2005 as data for 3-octanone were not included in the 2006 U.S. EPA Inventory Update Reporting database.
Uses	Perfumery, solvent for nitrocellulose and vinyl resins.
Aroma threshold values	Detection: 21 to 50 ppb
Taste threshold values	Taste characteristics at 10 ppm: mushroom, ketonic, cheesy and moldy with a fruity nuance.
General Description	A clear colorless liquid with a pungent odor. Insoluble in water and partially soluble in alcohol. Flash point of 138°F. Vapors are denser than air and may have a narcotic effect in high concentrations. Used in making perfumes and as a solvent for nitrocellulose and vinyl resins.
Air & Water Reactions	Flammable. Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile	Ketones, such as 3-Octanone, are reactive with many acids and bases liberating heat and flammable gases (e.g., H2). The amount of heat may be sufficient to start a fire in the unreacted portion of the ketone. Ketones react with reducing agents such as hydrides, alkali metals, and nitrides to produce flammable gas (H2) and heat. Ketones are incompatible with isocyanates, aldehydes, cyanides, peroxides, and anhydrides. They react violently with aldehydes, HNO3, HNO3 + H2O2, and HClO4.
Hazard	Narcotic in high concentration. Moderate fire risk.
Chemical Synthesis	It can be prepared by passing a mixture of vapors of caprioc acid and acetic acid over ThO2 at 400°C, or by oxidation of d-ethyl n-amyl carbinol with chromates; another synthetic route is reported.