CAS 107-87-9: 2-Pentanone

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2-Pentanone is used as a solvent for lacquers and surface coatings. It acts as a flavoring agent. It is also used as a solvent for cleaning and degreasing purpose. Further, it serves as an intermediate, paint additive and coating additive. This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

2-Pentanone

Applications 2-Pentanone has been seen to inhibit the production of prostagladin and cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in human colon cancer cells. 2-Pentanone can be found in food such as banana and carrot. Not a dangerous good if item is equal to or less than 1g/ml and there is less than 100g/ml in the package References Pettersson, J., et. al.: Biol. Pharm. Bull., 31, 534 (2008)

2-Pentanone is an organic compound that is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. It can be used as a solvent for oils, waxes and resins, but it also has some industrial uses. In addition to these properties, 2-pentanone has been shown to be an effective inhibitor of Cox-2, which is a proinflammatory enzyme. It also inhibits the growth of certain types of bacteria in wastewater treatment systems and helps remove metal ions from water. The kinetic energy of the intramolecular hydrogen bond in 2-pentanone makes it easier to break down glycol ethers and caproic acid, which are two reactive compounds found in infectious diseases. The reaction mechanism for 2-pentanone can be found below: 2-Pentanone + Heat → Glycol ether + Caproic acid The glycol ethers and caproic acid are both reactive compounds found in infectious diseases. 2-P

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Acros Organics product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Acros Organics product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.