2-Pentanone
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| Common name | 2-pentanone |
| Systematic name | pentan-2-one |
| Other names | methyl propyl ketone |
| Chemical formula | C5H10O |
2-Pentanone or methyl propyl ketone is a colorless liquid ketone with an odor resembling that of acetone. Its formula is C5H10O. Its boiling point is 102.26°C and its freezing point is -76.8°C (-108°F). It is sometimes used in very small amounts as a flavoring food additive. Two other ketones, 3-pentanone and methyl isopropyl ketone are isomers of 2-pentanone. Its density is 0.809 g/cm³.
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