Methyl amyl ketone
CAS 110-43-0
EC 203-767-1
Formula C7H14O
MW 114.19 g/mol
Flavors & Fragrances Food & NutritionPersonal Care & CosmeticsLubricants & Metalworking Flavoring & AcidulantSolvent & CarrierLubrication
Description
Methyl amyl ketone (CAS 110-43-0), also known as 2-heptanone and listed under FEMA 2545, is a straight-chain aliphatic ketone classified as a solvent. It carries no E-code designation and is registered under EC 203-767-1. It is commercially referenced as butylacetone in some industrial contexts.
In food and flavor applications, methyl amyl ketone contributes a characteristic banana-like note at controlled concentrations, functioning as a FEMA-approved flavorant. As a solvent, its moderate polarity and low water miscibility make it effective for dissolving resins and oils in personal care formulations. In metalworking, it serves as a carrier and lubrication aid in cutting fluid compositions.
Methyl amyl ketone is supplied in liquid form and is available in food-grade quality conforming to FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and complies with applicable EU chemical regulations. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers for industrial procurement.
In food and flavor applications, methyl amyl ketone contributes a characteristic banana-like note at controlled concentrations, functioning as a FEMA-approved flavorant. As a solvent, its moderate polarity and low water miscibility make it effective for dissolving resins and oils in personal care formulations. In metalworking, it serves as a carrier and lubrication aid in cutting fluid compositions.
Methyl amyl ketone is supplied in liquid form and is available in food-grade quality conforming to FCC specifications. The substance is registered under REACH and complies with applicable EU chemical regulations. Standard packaging includes drums and IBC containers for industrial procurement.
Physical Properties
| Melting Point | -35.5 °C |
| Boiling Point | 111 °C @ Press: 21 Torr |
| Density | 0.8068 g/cm³ @ Temp: 30 °C |
| Flash Point | 106 °F |
| Appearance | Methyl amyl ketone is a clear colorless liquid with a mild, banana-like odor. |
| Color | Clear colorless |
| Odor | at 10.00 % in dipropylene glycol. fruity spicy sweet herbal coconut woody |
| Form | Liquid |
| Water Solubility | 4.3 g/L (20 ºC) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.14 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
| Refractive Index | n 20/D 1.408(lit.) |
| Log P | 2.26 at 30℃ |
Safety & Handling (Learn More)
Warning GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
H
H226H302H305H315H320H332H335H336
P
P210P233P240P241P242P243P261P264P270P271P280P317P319P321P330P331P405P501P264+P265P301+P316P301+P317P302+P352P304+P340P332+P317P337+P317P362+P364P370+P378P403+P233P403+P235P303+P361+P353P305+P351+P338
Trade & Regulatory
| HS Code | 29141990 |
| UN Number | 2810 |
| ADR Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | III |
| Storage Class | 3 - Flammable liquids |
| WGK (Germany) | 2 |
Other Names
Heptan-2-One2-heptanonebutylacetoneMAK2-Heptanal3-HEPTANONEHEPTAN-3-ONE
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