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2-Pentanone

TL;DR: 2-Pentanone (CAS 107-87-9) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C5H10O and molecular weight 86.073166 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.

pentan-2-one

Also Known As: 2-Pentanone, PENTAN-2-ONE, Ethyl acetone, Ethylacetone, Pentanone

CAS Number
107-87-9
Molecular Formula
C5H10O
Molecular Weight
86.073166 g/mol
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Agrochemicals (374 patents) Analytical Reagents (127 patents) Biotechnology (502 patents) Catalysts (324 patents) Coatings & Adhesives (1020 patents)

Technical Specifications

Molecular FormulaC5H10O
Molecular Weight86.073166 g/mol
XLogP0.9
Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA)17.1 Ų
Hydrogen Bond Donors0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors1
Rotatable Bonds2
Exact Mass86.073166 Da
Heavy Atoms6
Complexity47.0
Melting Point-108 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point212 to 214 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Density0.809 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Flash Point45 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure12 mmHg at 68 °F ; 16 mmHg at 77 °F; 21 mmHg at 86 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive IndexIndex of refraction: 1.3895 at 20 °C/D
Solubility10 to 50 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
SMILESCCCC(=O)C
InChIKeyXNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Product Description

Applications: 2-Pentanone is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Pentanone (CAS 107-87-9) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.

2-Pentanone (CAS 107-87-9) is a organic building block with the molecular formula C5H10O and a molecular weight of 86.07 g/mol. Key physical properties include a density of 0.809 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float g/cm³, a solubility: 10 to 50 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992). It is also known as 2-Pentanone and PENTAN-2-ONE.

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Chemical Property Profile of 2-Pentanone

XLogP
0.9
TPSA (Topological Polar Surface Area)
17.1
Hydrogen Bond Donors
0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
2
Heavy Atoms
6
Complexity
47.0
Exact Mass
86.073166
Monoisotopic Mass
86.073166
Data Source: Chemical property values are referenced from PubChem, the world's largest open chemistry database maintained by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Property Insights of 2-Pentanone

The XLogP value of 0.9 suggests moderate lipophilicity, balancing water solubility and membrane permeability for 2-Pentanone. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 17.1 Ų, 2-Pentanone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, 2-Pentanone has 0 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 1 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of 2-Pentanone?

The CAS number of 2-Pentanone is 107-87-9.

What is the molecular formula of 2-Pentanone?

The molecular formula of 2-Pentanone is C5H10O.

What is the molecular weight of 2-Pentanone?

The molecular weight of 2-Pentanone is 86.073166 g/mol.

What are the applications of 2-Pentanone?

2-Pentanone is used in complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry, as well as polymer chemistry and functional materials synthesis. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies 2-Pentanone (CAS 107-87-9) with custom...

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