3-Hexanone (ethyl propyl ketone) is an

organic compound Some chemical authorities define an organic compound as a chemical compound that contains a carbon–hydrogen or carbon–carbon bond; others consider an organic compound to be any chemical compound that contains carbon. For example, carbon-co ...

with the formula C₆H₁₂O. It is a

ketone In organic chemistry, a ketone is an organic compound with the structure , where R and R' can be a variety of carbon-containing substituents. Ketones contain a carbonyl group (a carbon-oxygen double bond C=O). The simplest ketone is acetone ( ...

used as a

solvent A solvent (from the Latin language, Latin ''wikt:solvo#Latin, solvō'', "loosen, untie, solve") is a substance that dissolves a solute, resulting in a Solution (chemistry), solution. A solvent is usually a liquid but can also be a solid, a gas ...

and as a chemical intermediate. According to IFF, it was described as having Sweet, Fruity, Waxy, Grape organoleptic properties.

Preparation

3-Hexanone can be obtained by oxidation of 3-hexanol: : Synthesis 3-Hexanone A

It is also the product of the

Grignard reaction The Grignard reaction () is an organometallic chemical reaction in which, according to the classical definition, carbon alkyl, allyl, vinyl, or aryl magnesium halides (Grignard reagent) are added to the carbonyl groups of either an aldehyde or ...

of propylmagnesium bromide with

propionitrile Propionitrile, also known as ethyl cyanide and propanenitrile, is an organic compound with the formula CH3CH2CN. It is a simple aliphatic nitrile. The compound is a colourless, water-soluble liquid. It is used as a solvent and a precursor to oth ...

: :

Isomers

2-Methyl-3-pentanone Ethyl isopropyl ketone (2-methyl-pentan-3-one) is an aliphatic ketone with used as a reagent in organic chemistry and as a solvent. Its fully fluorocarbon, fluorinated analog is known as Novec 1230 and is used in gaseous fire suppression. Refere ...

( Ethyl isopropyl ketone)

References

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