Substance profile
(3E)-dec-3-en-2-one
(3E)-dec-3-en-2-one is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H18O.
01 · Identification
What (3E)-dec-3-en-2-one is
(3E)-dec-3-en-2-one is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H18O. Its molecular formula is C10H18O and its molecular weight is 154.25 g/mol. It boils at 126 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H304 | May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H411 | Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Supplemental EU statements: EUH071
Precautionary statements: P260, P264, P271, P273, P280, P302, P304, P312, P313, P332, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
(3E)-dec-3-en-2-one properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 125.5 °C (257.9 °F) | range, midpoint shown | JECFA |
| Density | 0.811 g/cm³ | range, midpoint shown | JECFA |
| Solubility | almost insoluble in water; soluble in purfume oils | JECFA | |
| Miscible at room temperature (in ethanol) | JECFA |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.