Diethyl ketone
Agent Name
Diethyl ketone
Alternative Name
3-Pentanone
CAS Number
96-22-0
Formula
C5-H10-O
Major Category
Solvents
Synonyms
DEK; Diethyl ketone; Diethylcetone [French]; Dimethylacetone; Ethyl ketone; Ethyl propionyl; Metacetone; Methacetone; Pentanone-3; Propione; [ChemIDplus] 3-Pentanone; [ICSC] UN1156
Category
Ketones (<C12)
Description
Colorless liquid with an acetone-like odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a paint solvent and in organic synthesis; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; [ICSC]; Can cause headache, dizziness, weakness, and loss of consciousness; [CAMEO]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Insufficient data
TLV (ACGIH)
200 ppm
STEL (ACGIH)
300 ppm
Vapor Pressure
37.7 mm Hg
Odor Threshold Low
0.85 ppm
Odor Threshold High
9.4 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LCLo (rat) =8,000 ppm/4h
Explanatory Notes
Detection odor threshold from AIHA (mean = 2.8 ppm); Flash point = 13 deg C; VP from HSDB;
NFPA
may ignite at ambient temp
Adverse Effects
Neurotoxin
Acute solvent syndrome
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: