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    Diethyl ketone

    1. Molecular Structure

    Diethyl ketone 2D Structure

    2. Chemical Identity

    PropertyValue
    IUPAC Namepentan-3-one
    Molecular FormulaC5H10O
    SMILESCCC(=O)CC

    3. Chemical Properties

    PropertyValue
    Molecular Weight86.13 g/mol
    TPSA17.1 Ų
    LogP0.9
    Formal Charge0

    4. Experimental Properties

    PropertyValue
    Boiling Point101.7 °C
    Melting Point-39 °C
    Density0.8098 g/cu cm at 25 °C
    SolubilitySolubility at 20 °C: 2.6 wt% water in 3-pentanone
    Flash Point13 °C
    Autoignition Temp842 °F (450 °C)

    5. Supplier Suggestions

    SupplierWebsiteLocation
    Sigma Aldrich/MerckVisit MerckInternational
    LennoxVisit LennoxIreland
    Doc SolderVisit Doc SolderIreland

    6. GHS Safety & Hazards

    Signal Word
    Danger
    GHS PictogramGHS PictogramGHS Pictogram

    Hazard Statements

    • H225 (100%): Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
    • H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor [Danger Flammable liquids]
    • H303: May be harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
    • H305: May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways [Warning Aspiration hazard]
    • H313: May be harmful in contact with skin [Warning Acute toxicity, dermal]
    • H316: Causes mild skin irritation [Warning Skin corrosion/irritation]
    • H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]
    • H335 (100%): May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H335: May cause respiratory irritation [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation]
    • H336 (99.9%): May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects]
    • H370: Causes damage to organs [Danger Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure]

    Precautionary Statements

    • P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P280, P301+P316, P301+P317, P302+P317, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P308+P316, P319, P321, P331, P332+P317, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
    • P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P319, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
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