Ethyl Methyl Ketone (CAS 78-93-3)

Molecular structure

Chemical Product

ETHYL METHYL KETONE

Cat. NoKC.510081 CategoryOther Molecular FormulaC4H8O CAS78-93-3 Molecular Weight72.11 g/mol

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Safety & Hazards (GHS) Danger

Flammable

Irritant

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butanone has been reported in Alpinia chinensis, Tuber melanosporum, and other organisms with data available.

The primary use of methyl ethyl ketone is as a solvent in processes involving gums, resins, cellulose acetate, and cellulose nitrate.
Used as a solvent for surface coatings, oils, resins, artificial leather, rubbers, and glues; usually found in mixtures with other solvents; It occurs naturally in food at low concentrations. [ACGIH]
Semiconductor Manufacturing [Category: Industry]
Painting (Solvents) [Category: Paint]

Physical Description	Methyl ethyl ketone appears as colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Does not react with water or many common materials. Stable …
Color/Form	Colorless liquid
Odor	Acetone-like odor
Melting Point	-123.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
Boiling Point	175.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point	26 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density	0.806 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
Solubility	greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 66 °F (NTP, 1992)
Vapor Pressure	77.5 mmHg at 68 °F ; 100 mmHg at 77.0 °F (NTP, 1992)
Refractive Index	Index of refraction: 1.3788 at 20 °C/D
Stability/Shelf Life	Stability during transport: stable

IUPAC Name	butan-2-one
Molecular Formula	C4H8O
Molecular Weight	72.11 g/mol
CAS	78-93-3
SMILES	CCC(=O)C
InChIKey	ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Catalog No	KC.510081
Pack sizes	(ON APPLICATION)

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