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What are the physical and chemical properties of 5-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]pentan-2-one (CAS: 74509-79-8)?
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5-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]pentan-2-one (CAS: 74509-79-8) is a colorless liquid with a molecular weight of 176.23 g/mol. It has a pKa of approximately 7.5 and is soluble in ethanol and acetone. The compound is moderately reactive with strong acids and bases. It crystallizes as a white solid at -20°C.
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CAS No
74509-79-8
English Name
5-[Ethyl(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]pentan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C9H19NO2
Molecular Weight
173.26 g/mol
SMILES
CCN(CCCC(=O)C)CCO
InChIKey
QZNLTZOIQGUVGO-UHFFFAOYSA-N
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