3-Hexanone Explained

3-Hexanone (ethyl propyl ketone) is an organic compound with the formula C₆H₁₂O. It is a ketone used as a solvent and as a chemical intermediate.

According to IFF, it was described as having Sweet, Fruity, Waxy, Grape organoleptic properties.^[1]

Preparation

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

It is also the product of the Grignard reaction of propylmagnesium bromide with propionitrile:

Isomers

• 2-Methyl-3-pentanone (Ethyl isopropyl ketone)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Online Compendium .