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3-Octanone
Names
Preferred IUPAC name Octan-3-one
Other names Ethyl amyl ketone; n-Octanone-3; Amyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl pentyl ketone; Ethyl n-amyl ketone; Ethyl n-pentyl ketone
Identifiers
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InChI
  • InChI=1S/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3Key: RHLVCLIPMVJYKS-UHFFFAOYSA-N
  • InChI=1/C8H16O/c1-3-5-6-7-8(9)4-2/h3-7H2,1-2H3Key: RHLVCLIPMVJYKS-UHFFFAOYAV
SMILES
  • CCCCCC(=O)CC
Properties
Chemical formula C8H16O
Molar mass 128.215 g·mol
Appearance colorless liquid
Density 0.822 g/mL
Boiling point 167 to 168 °C (333 to 334 °F; 440 to 441 K)
Solubility in water insoluble in water
Vapor pressure 2 mmHg (20°C)
Hazards
Flash point 59 °C; 138 °F; 332 K
NIOSH (US health exposure limits):
PEL (Permissible) TWA 25 ppm (130 mg/m)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C , 100 kPa). Infobox references
Chemical compound

3-Octanone is an organic compound with the formula C5H11C(O)C2H5. A colorless fragrant liquid, it is classified as a ketone. It is one of three octanones, the others being 2-octanone and 4-octanone.

Occurrence

3-Octanone is found in a variety of sources such as plants (such as lavender), herbs (such as rosemary, basil, and thyme), and nectarines. It was also found to be present in Japanese catnip (Schizonepeta tenuifolia) and the pine king bolete (Boletus pinophilus). It is produced by oyster mushrooms as an insecticide to kill roundworms.

Uses

3-Octanone is used as a flavor and fragrance ingredient.

See also

References

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  14. Code of Federal Regulations Title 21
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