The Diethyl ketone is an organic compound with the formula C₅H₁₀O. The IUPAC name of this chemical is pentan-3-one. With the CAS registry number 96-22-0, it is also named as Methylbutanone. The product's categories are Industrial/Fine Chemicals; Organics; ketone. Besides, it is a colourless liquid, which should be stored in a cool and ventilated place. It is used as solvent and drug synthesis intermediates.

Physical properties about Diethyl ketone are: (1)ACD/LogP: 0.91; (2)ACD/LogD (pH 5.5): 0.91; (3)ACD/LogD (pH 7.4): 0.91; (4)ACD/BCF (pH 5.5): 2.87; (5)ACD/BCF (pH 7.4): 2.87; (6)ACD/KOC (pH 5.5): 74.05; (7)ACD/KOC (pH 7.4): 74.05; (8)#H bond acceptors: 1; (9)#Freely Rotating Bonds: 2; (10)Polar Surface Area: 17.07 Å²; (11)Index of Refraction: 1.383; (12)Molar Refractivity: 25.24 cm³; (13)Molar Volume: 108.1 cm³; (14)Polarizability: 10×10^-24cm³; (15)Surface Tension: 22.6 dyne/cm; (16)Density: 0.796 g/cm³; (17)Flash Point: 12.8 °C; (18)Enthalpy of Vaporization: 34.03 kJ/mol; (19)Boiling Point: 101 °C at 760 mmHg; (20)Vapour Pressure: 35.8 mmHg at 25°C.

Preparation: this chemical can be prepared by 2-ethyl-2-hydroxy-butyric acid. This reaction will need reagent chromic acid.

Uses of Diethyl ketone: it can be used to produce 2,2-diethyl-benzo[1,3]dioxole. It will need reagent phosphorus (V)-oξde.

When you are using this chemical, please be cautious about it as the following:
It is highly flammable and may cause skin dryness or cracking. Please keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Besides, this chemical is irritating to respiratory system and may cause drowsiness and dizziness. When you are using it, avoid contact with eyes and take precautionary measures against static discharges.

You can still convert the following datas into molecular structure:
(1)SMILES: O=C(CC)CC
(2)InChI: InChI=1/C5H10O/c1-3-5(6)4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
(3)InChIKey: FDPIMTJIUBPUKL-UHFFFAOYAJ
(4)Std. InChI: InChI=1S/C5H10O/c1-3-5(6)4-2/h3-4H2,1-2H3
(5)Std. InChIKey: FDPIMTJIUBPUKL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

The toxicity data is as follows: