| Name | 2-methylcyclopentanone |
| Synonyms | AI3-39196 NSC 105429 2-METHYLCYCLOPENTANONE a-Methylcyclopentanone 2-methylcyclopentanone 2-Methylcyclopentanone 2-methyl-cyclopentanon 2-Methylcyclopentan-1-one Cyclopentanone, 2-methyl- alpha-Methylcyclopentanone (2R)-2-methylcyclopentanone (2S)-2-methylcyclopentanone TIANFUCHEM--1120-72-5--2-Methylcyclopentanone in stock |
| CAS | 1120-72-5 |
| EINECS | 214-318-4 |
| InChI | InChI=1/C6H10O/c1-5-3-2-4-6(5)7/h5H,2-4H2,1H3/t5-/m0/s1 |
| InChIKey | ZIXLDMFVRPABBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| Molecular Formula | C6H10O |
| Molar Mass | 98.14 |
| Density | 0.917 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Melting Point | -75°C |
| Boling Point | 139 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 79°F |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Vapor Presure | 5.8mmHg at 25°C |
| Appearance | Liquid |
| Color | Clear colorless to very slightly yellow |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere,2-8°C |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.435(lit.) |
| Hazard Symbols | F - Flammable![]() |
| Risk Codes | 10 - Flammable |
| Safety Description | S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S29 - Do not empty into drains. S33 - Take precautionary measures against static discharges. |
| UN IDs | UN 1224 3/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| HS Code | 29142990 |
| Hazard Class | 3.2 |
| Packing Group | III |
| NIST chemical information | Information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical information | Information provided by: ofmpub.epa.gov (external link) |
| Preparation | 2-methylcyclopentanone is an organic intermediate, which can be methylated from 2-methoxycarbonylcyclopentanone as a raw material to obtain 1-Methyl-2-oxocyclopentane methyl formate, and then react with acid to obtain 2-methylcyclopentanone. |