HEXAMETHYLACETONE

Synonym(s):Di-tert-butyl ketone;Hexamethylacetone;Pivalone

CAS NO.：815-24-7
Empirical Formula: C9H18O
Molecular Weight: 142.24
MDL number: MFCD00008845
EINECS: 212-419-8
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2023-11-28 16:31:44

What is HEXAMETHYLACETONE?

Chemical properties

colourless liquid

The Uses of HEXAMETHYLACETONE

Hexamethylacetone is used to prepare di-tert.-butyladamantylcarbinol by reacting with 1-bromo-adamantane.

Synthesis Reference(s)

Journal of the American Chemical Society, 71, p. 4141, 1949 DOI: 10.1021/ja01180a082
The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 39, p. 611, 1974 DOI: 10.1021/jo00919a007

General Description

The Microtox EC₅₀ values for 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-3-pentanone has been reported. The kinetics, stoichiometry and products of the reduction reaction of 2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-3-pentanone using lithium triethylborohydride under standard conditions (tetrahydrofuran, 0°C) has been examined.

Properties of HEXAMETHYLACETONE

Melting point:	152-153
Boiling point:	152-153 °C (lit.)
Density	0.824 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
refractive index	n20/D 1.419(lit.)
Flash point:	91 °F
form	Liquid
color	Clear colorless
Specific Gravity	0.824
BRN	1701122
Dielectric constant	9.3599999999999994
Stability:	Stable. Flammable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
CAS DataBase Reference	815-24-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System	Di-tert-butyl ketone (815-24-7)

Safety information for HEXAMETHYLACETONE

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Flame Flammables GHS02
GHS Hazard Statements	H226:Flammable liquids
Precautionary Statement Codes	P210:Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P240:Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241:Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/…/equipment. P303+P361+P353:IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.