4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanoneC6H12O2

CAS-No.:
123-42-2
UN-No.:
1148
EC-No.:
204-626-7
Hazard identification number:
30
Hazard signs
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Occupational exposure limit
ACGIH (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 10
NIOSH (REL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 50
  • TWA (mg/m3) 240
NIOSH (US)
  • IDLH (ppm) 1800 [10% LEL]
OSHA (PEL) (US)
  • TWA (ppm) 50
  • TWA (mg/m3) 240
  • H: 226
    Flammable liquid and vapour
  • H: 319
    Causes serious eye irritation
  • H: 335
    May cause respiratory irritation
  • H: 361 d
    Suspected of damaging the unborn child.

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

  • Melting point:
    -47 °C
  • Boiling Point:
    166 °C
  • Density (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    0,93 g/cm3
  • Flash Point:
    55 °C
  • Ignition Temperature:
    515 °C
  • Vapour Pressure (at 20 °C, if not notified otherwise):
    2,86 (30°C) hPa
  • Lower Explosive Limit:
    1.28 Vol.-%
  • Upper Explosive Limit:
    6.9 Vol.-%

*Source: GESTIS Substance Database, https://gestis-database.dguv.de

Also known as:
  • 2-Methyl-2-pentanol-4-one
  • 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone
  • 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
  • DAA; diacetone alcool
  • Di-acetone alcohol
  • Diacetone
  • Diacetone alcohol
  • dimethylacetonylcarbinol

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