Diethyl Ketone (3-Pentanone) (DEK)
(Cas No. 96-22-0)
General Information
Diethyleketone (DEK) or 3-Pentanone is a clear colorless liquid. It is mainly used as an intermediate for manufacturing agro chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Physical Properties
| Empirical Formula | C₅H₁₀O |
| Structural Formula | (C₂H₅)₂CO |
| Molecular Wt. | 86.13 |
| Sp. Gr. at 20ºC | 0.805-0.815 |
| Boiling Point | 101-103°C |
| Freezing Point | Below -40°C |
| Solubility in water | Slightly Soluble |
| Flash Point (closed cup) | 7°C |
Specifications
| Appearance | Clear, Colorless Liquid |
| Purity by GC (wt. %) | 99.5% min. |
| Water by K.F. (wt. %) | 0.5% max. |
| HSN CODE: 2914.19.90 | CAS NO.: 96-22-0 |
Available in Tank and Drum packaging as per requirement.