methyl vinyl ketone
3-buten-2-one
Identification
| Name | methyl vinyl ketone |
| IUPAC | but-3-en-2-one |
| CAS Number | 78-94-4 |
| EINECS | 201-160-6 |
| FDA UNII | AR7642I1MP |
| Molecular Formula | C4 H6 O |
| Molecular Weight | 70.09102000 |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008777 |
| Nikkaji Number | J7H |
| Beilstein | 0506021 |
| CoE Number | 11043 |
Regulatory
Physical Properties
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid (est) |
| Assay | 97.00 to 100.00 |
| Food Chemicals Codex Listed | No |
| Specific Gravity | 0.84200 @ 25.00 °C. |
| Melting Point | -8.00 to -6.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Boiling Point | 81.00 to 83.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg, 32.00 to 34.00 °C. @ 60.00 mm Hg |
| Vapor Pressure | 82.085999 mmHg @ 25.00 °C. (est) |
| Vapor Density | 1.3 ( Air = 1 ) |
| Flash Point | 20.00 °F. TCC ( -6.67 °C. ) |
| logP (o/w) | 0.142 (est) |
| Shelf Life | 6.00 month(s) or longer if stored properly. |
| Storage | refrigerate in tightly sealed containers. |
| Soluble in | alcohol |
Organoleptic Properties
| Odor Description | at 100.00 %. |
Safety Information
| Preferred SDS | View |
| European information | Most important hazard(s): |
| Oral/Parenteral Toxicity | oral-mouse LD50 23.30 mg/kg |
| Dermal Toxicity | Not determined |
| Inhalation Toxicity | inhalation-rat LC50 7 mg/m3/4H |
GHS Classification
['GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)', 'GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements']
Safety in Use
| Category | flavoring agents |
| Recommendation for methyl vinyl ketone usage levels up to | not for fragrance use. |
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Potential Uses
Natural Occurrence
Synonyms
acetone, methylene-
acetyl ethylene
but-3-en-2-one
3-
buten-2-one
3-
butene-2-one
butenone
2-
butenone
delta(sup 3)-2-
butenone
gamma-oxo-alpha-
butylene
ketone, methyl vinyl
methyl ethenyl ketone
methylene acetone
methylvinyl ketone
methylvinylcetone
methylvinylketone
vinyl methyl ketone
Info:
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