Product Name

  • Name

    3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE

  • EINECS 209-710-7
  • CAS No. 591-24-2
  • Article Data375
  • CAS DataBase
  • Density 0.912g/cm3
  • Solubility immiscible
  • Melting Point -73 °C
  • Formula C7H12 O
  • Boiling Point 169 - 170 C
  • Molecular Weight 112.172
  • Flash Point 48 C
  • Transport Information 190kgs
  • Appearance CLEAR COLOURLESS TO VERY SLIGHTLY YELLOW LIQUID
  • Safety 36/37-23-16
  • Risk Codes R10;
  • Molecular Structure Molecular Structure of 591-24-2 (3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE)
  • Hazard Symbols 3 (Packing Group: III)
  • Synonyms (RS)-3-Methylcyclohexanone;(?à)-3-Methylcyclohexanone;3-Methyl-1-cyclohexanone;3-Methylcyclohexanone;NSC 3709;625-96-7;
  • PSA 17.07000
  • LogP 1.76560

3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE Chemical Properties

MF: C7H12O
MW: 112.17
EINECS: 209-710-7
Melting Point: -73 °C
Density: 0.912 g/cm3 
Flash Point: 45.9 °C 
Index of Refraction: 1.441 
Storage temp: Flammables area
Boiling Point: 169 °C at 760 mmHg 
Vapour Pressure: 1.58 mmHg at 25°C 
Refractive index  n20/D 1.446(lit.)
Density: 0.914 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
IUPAC Name: 3-methylcyclohexan-1-one
Enthalpy of Vaporization: 40.54 kJ/mol 
Appearance of 3-Methylcyclohexanone (CAS NO.52572-38-0): clear colourless to very slightly yellow liquid
Synonyms: (+/-)-3-Methylcyclohexanone ; 3-Methylcyclohexanone ; FEMA 3947 ; (R,S)-3-Methyl-cyclohexanone ; 3-Methyl-cyclohexanon ; Methyl-3 cyclohexanone-1 ; M-Methylcyclohexanon
Following is the molecular structure of 3-Methylcyclohexanone (CAS NO.52572-38-0):

3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE Toxicity Data With Reference

1.    

ivn-dog LDLo:310 mg/kg

    COREAF    Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Seances de lAcademie des Sciences. 236 (1953),633.

3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE Consensus Reports

Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory.

3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE Safety Profile

Poison by intravenous route. Reaction with hydrogen peroxide + nitric acid forms an explosive peroxide. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. 
Safety Information of 3-Methylcyclohexanone (CAS NO.52572-38-0):
Hazard Codes: Xn Harmful
Risk Statements: 10
R10: Flammable.
Safety Statements: 36/37-23-16 
S36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.
S23: Do not breathe vapour.
S16: Keep away from sources of ignition.
RIDADR: UN 2297 3/PG 3
WGK Germany: 1
RTECS: GW1750100
HazardClass: 3.2
PackingGroup: III 
 

3-METHYLCYCLOHEXANONE Analytical Methods

For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Methylcyclohexanone, 2521.