
2-Octanone
2-octanone is a methyl ketone that is octane substituted by an oxo group at position 2. It has a role as a metabolite. — ChEBI
- IUPAC name
- octan-2-one
- Molecular formula
- C8H16O
- Molecular weight
- 128.21 g/mol
- Exact mass
- 128.120115130 Da
- XLogP3
- 2.4
- Topological polar surface area
- 17.1 Ų
- Hydrogen-bond donors
- 0
- Hydrogen-bond acceptors
- 1
- Covalent units
- 1
- Defined stereocentres
- 0
Also known as
16 more reported names
External database identifiers
- ChEBI:CHEBI:87434
- ChEMBL:CHEMBL18549
- EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4021927
- PubMed:22517642
- PubMed:22489153
- PubMed:22182210
- PubMed:22158441
- PubMed:22084031
- PubMed:22079751
- PubMed:22064148
- PubMed:22063141
- PubMed:22046161
- PubMed:21981004
- PubMed:21901154
- PubMed:21636277
Evidence from additional scientific databases
NIH PubChem PUG-View
Attributed physical-property, hazard, environmental and use annotations.
- Boiling Point: 173.5 Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Boiling Point: 173.00 to 175.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Boiling Point: 174-175 °C Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Boiling Point: 172.5 °C @760 [mm Hg] Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Color/Form: Colorless liquid Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 0.820 at 20 °C/4 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Density: 0.813-0.819 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Density: 0.820 @ 20°C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Flash Point: 125 °F (52 °C) (Closed cup) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- LogP: log Kow = 2.37 Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- LogP: 2.37 Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Melting Point: -16 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: Liquid Molar Volume = 0.157391 cu m/kmol; IG Heat of Formation = -3.2160X10+8 J/kmol; Heat of Fusion at melting point = 2.4419X10+7 J/kmol Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Melting Point: -16 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Melting Point: -16 °C Source: PAC Chemical Database, U.S. Department of Energy
- Odor: FATTY, GREEN CHEESE AROMA Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: FLORAL, BITTER, FRUITY (UNRIPE APPLE) Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Odor: Pleasant Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Physical Description: Liquid; CBI Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Physical Description: Colorless liquid with a pleasant odor; [Hawley] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Physical Description: Liquid Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Physical Description: colourless to pale yellow liquid with an apple-like odour Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Refractive Index: Index of refraction: 1.41512 at 20 degC/D Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Refractive Index: 1.414-1.418 Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Solubility: Miscible with alcohol, ether Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 1:9-12 IN 50% ALCOHOL, 1:1-1.7 IN 70% ALCOHOL Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, hydrocarbons, ether, esters, etc. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: In water, 899 mg/L at 20 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Solubility: 0.899 mg/mL at 20 °C Source: Human Metabolome Database (HMDB)
- Solubility: 1 ml in 1 ml 95% alcohol (in ethanol) Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
- Vapor Pressure: 1.35 [mmHg] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Vapor Pressure: 1.35 mm Hg at 25 °C Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Note: This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 0.8% (15 of 1970) of reports. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226 (99%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids] Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P280, P303+P361+P353, P370+P378, P403+P235, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- ECHA C&L Notifications Summary: Aggregated GHS information provided per 1970 reports by companies from 15 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.; Reported as not meeting GHS hazard criteria per 15 of 1970 reports by companies.; There are 14 notifications provided by 1955 of 1970 reports by companies with hazard statement code(s).; Information may vary between notifications depending on impurities, additives, and other factors. The percentage value in parenthesis indicates the notified classification ratio from companies that provide hazard codes. Only hazard codes with percentage values above 10% are shown. For more detailed information, please visit ECHA C&L website. Source: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
- Signal: Warning Source: NITE-CMC
- GHS Hazard Statements: H226: Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]; H319: Causes serious eye irritation [Warning Serious eye damage/eye irritation]; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness [Warning Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Narcotic effects] Source: NITE-CMC
- Precautionary Statement Codes: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement) Source: NITE-CMC
- NFPA Health Rating: 1 - Materials that, under emergency conditions, can cause significant irritation. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Fire Rating: 2 - Materials that must be moderately heated or exposed to relatively high ambient temperatures before ignition can occur. Materials would not under normal conditions form hazardous atmospheres with air, but under high ambient temperatures or under moderate heating could release vapor in sufficient quantities to produce hazardous atmospheres with air. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- NFPA Instability Rating: 0 - Materials that in themselves are normally stable, even under fire conditions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Bioconcentration: An estimated BCF value of 13 was calculated for 2-octanone(SRC), using a log Kow of 2.37(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this BCF value suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: TERRESTRIAL FATE: Based on a classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 460(SRC), determined from a log Kow value of 2.37(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-octanone is expected to have moderate mobility in soil(SRC). Aerobic biodegradation of this compound is expected. 2-Octanone, inoculated with acclimated sludge, had BOD values from 33%(4) to 48%(5,6) of the theoretical oxygen demand after 5 days incubation. Volatilization of 2-octanone from moist soil surfaces in expected to be an important fate process(SRC) given a Henry's Law constant of 1.88X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(7). 2-Octanone is expected to volatilize from dry soil surfaces(SRC) based upon a vapor pressure of 1.35 mm Hg(8). Theoretical BOD values of 33%(8) and 48%(9) suggest that biodegradation may occur in soil(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: AQUATIC FATE: Based on a recommended classification scheme(1), an estimated Koc value of 460(SRC), determined from a log Kow value of 2.37(2) and a regression-derived equation(3), indicates that 2-octanone is expected to adsorb to suspended solids and sediment(SRC). In water, 2-octanone has a measured volatilization flux of 40 g/min/sq m; some attenuation of this process is expected due to the gas-film interface(4). A measured Henry's Law constant of 1.88X10-4 atm-cu m/mole(5) also indicates that this compound will volatilize from water surfaces. Using this Henry's Law constant and an estimation method(3), volatilization half-lives for a model river and model lake are 5 hours and 6 days, respectively(SRC). According to a classification scheme(6), an estimated BCF of 13(SRC), from its log Kow(2), and a regression-derived equation(7), suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is low. 2-Octanone is not expected to undergo hydrolysis in the environment due to the lack of functional groups that hydrolyze under environmental conditions(3). Theoretical BOD values of 33%(8) and 48%(9,10) suggest that biodegradation may occur in water(SRC). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Environmental Fate: ATMOSPHERIC FATE: According to a model of gas/particle partitioning of semivolatile organic compounds in the atmosphere(1), 2-octanone, which has a vapor pressure of 1.35 mm Hg at 25 °C(2), is expected to exist solely as a vapor in the ambient atmosphere. Vapor-phase 2-octanone is degraded in the atmosphere by reaction with photochemically-produced hydroxyl radicals(SRC); the half-life for this reaction in air is estimated to be 1.6 days(3). 2-Octanone does not contain chromophores that absorb at wavelengths >290 nm and therefore is not expected to be susceptible to direct photolysis by sunlight(4). Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Consumer Uses: Fragrance Source: EPA Chemical Data Reporting (CDR)
- Sources/Uses: Used in perfumes, flavorings, and odorants; Also used as a high-boiling solvent (especially for epoxy resin coatings); Also used in leather finishes and nitrocellulose lacquers; [Hawley] Used as a flavoring agent; [FDA] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]; Plastic Composites Manufacturing [Category: Industry]; Leather Tanning and Processing [Category: Industry] Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases
- Uses: In perfumes; high-boiling solvent, especially for epoxy resin coatings; in leather finishes; flavoring; odorant; anti-blushing agent for nitrocellulose lacquers. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: 2-Octanone is used as an intermediate and in fragrance compositions. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
- Uses: ...USEFUL IN CHEESE FLAVORS. Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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| Source | Result | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| NIH PubChem PUG-View | Exact match | 2026-08-31 |
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