3-Methyl-2-pentanone (C6H12O)

3-Methyl-2-pentanone (C6H12O; CAS 565-61-7) is a practical retrosynthesis target. 3-Methyl-2-pentanone presents a C6 framework. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: 3-Methyl-2-pentanone
CAS: 565-61-7
Formula: C6H12O
Approx. MW: 100.16
SMILES: CCC(C)C(C)=O
PubChem CID: 11262
Approx. carbons: C6

3-Methyl-2-pentanone structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 3-methylpentan-2-one
Common names: 3-Methyl-2-pentanone; 565-61-7; 3-METHYLPENTAN-2-ONE; Methyl sec-butyl ketone; 2-Pentanone, 3-methyl-; sec-Butyl methyl ketone; Methyl 1-methylpropyl ketone; DTXSID4021634; EINECS 209-282-1; DTXCID801634
Molecular weight: 100.16
Exact mass: 100.09
InChIKey: UIHCLUNTQKBZGK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of 3-Methyl-2-pentanone?

3-Methyl-2-pentanone has molecular formula C6H12O. Molecular weight about 100.16 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of 3-Methyl-2-pentanone?

The CAS Registry Number for 3-Methyl-2-pentanone is 565-61-7.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.