Hexan-2-one

CAS # 591-78-6

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Compound Structure and Properties

Molecular Weight	100.1589
Formula	C₆H₁₂O
Melting Point	-55.5 °C, 218 °K, -68 °F
Boiling Point	127.6 °C, 401 °K, 262 °F
Density	0.8113 g/cm³
Solubility in Water	1.4% (14 g/L)

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GC Mass Spectrum

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Synonyms

2-Hexanone; n-Butyl methyl ketone; Butyl methyl ketone; Hexan-2-one; Methyl butyl ketone; Methyl n-butyl ketone; 2-Oxohexane; n-C4H9COCH3; Hexanone-2; Ketone, butyl methyl; MBK; MNBK; Méthylbutylcétone; Metilbutilchetone

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