3-Octanone
Agent Name
3-Octanone
Alternative Name
Ethyl amyl ketone
CAS Number
106-68-3
Formula
C8-H16-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
Ethyl amyl ketone; 3-Octanone (natural); 3-Oxooctane; Amyl ethyl ketone; EAK; Ethyl n-amyl ketone; Ethyl n-pentyl ketone; Ethyl pentyl ketone; n-Octanone-3; [ChemIDplus] UN2271
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid; Pungent, somewhat fruity odor; [Merck Index] Colorless liquid; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in lavender perfumes and flavoring agents; [Merck Index] Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and vinyl resins; [CAMEO]
Comments
Inhalation of high concentrations can cause CNS depression; [HSDB] A skin, eye, mucous membrane, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
2 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
6 ppm
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 59 deg C; [CHEMINFO] Odor threshold form CHEMINFO; VP from ChemIDplus;
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: