5-Methyl-2-hexanone

Product Name: 5-Methyl-2-hexanone (MIAK)

CAS No.: 110-12-3

Molecular Formula: C7H14O

Molecular Weight: 114.19

Main Properties: Colorless liquid with a characteristic odor. Density 0.814 g/mL (25 °C), melting point -74 °C, boiling point 145 °C, flash point 41 °C (106 °F). Slightly soluble in water (5.4 g/L at 25 °C), miscible with most organic solvents.

Main Applications:

  • Coatings and inks: A high-boiling solvent for resin coatings and ink dilution.
  • Organic synthesis: A reaction solvent and intermediate; can be used to synthesize p-phenylenediamine antioxidants.
  • Industrial additives: An inhibitor in petroleum processing and biodiesel production.