Butanone
Naturelle - Synthétique
Solvents
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Other names :
Methyl Ethyl Ketone ; MEK ; Acetylethane ; Butan-2-one ; Ethyl methyl ketone ; Ketone C-4 ; Methyl acetone ; Methyl propanal ; Methylacetone
Volatility :
NON TROUVE_N/A
Uses in perfumery :
Butanone is a perfumery solvent, rarely found in perfumes. It does not guarantee a better stability of raw materials and perfume concentrates than other solvents.
In particular, Butanone should not be used in the perfume concentrate of a cream base, for stability reasons.
In particular, Butanone should not be used in the perfume concentrate of a cream base, for stability reasons.
Natural availability :
Butanone is present in trace in many essential oils and in few everyday products. It is a molecule available in its natural state.
Year of discovery :
Data not available.
Other comments :
Data not available.
Price Range :
€
Stability :
Data not available.
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- Molecular formula :
- C4H8O
- Molecular Weight :
- 72,11 g/mol
- Density :
- 0,805
- Flash Point :
- -3°C
- Fusion Point :
- -3°C
- Appearance :
- Colorless liquid
- Log P :
- 0,29
- Boiling Point :
- 80°C
- Detection Threshold :
- Donnée indisponible.
Synthesis route :
Butanone can be prepared from Ethyl Acetoacetate in contact with a barium hydroxide solution. When heating it, the solution rejects carbon dioxide, and forms ethanol and the desired molecule.
Synthesis precursor :
Butanone is not used to synthesize another perfume compound.
Isomerism :
Butanone does not have any isomer used in perfumery.
- EINECS number :
- 201-159-0
- FEMA number :
- 2170
- JECFA number :
- 278
- FLAVIS number :
- 07.053
- Allergens :
- This ingredient does not contain any allergen.
- IFRA :
- This ingredient is not restricted
To learn more about IFRA's standards : https://ifrafragrance.org/safe-use/library
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