⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a highly flammable solvent used in various industrial applications such as paint removers, adhesives, coatings, and as a chemical intermediate.
- Solvent: Used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and varnishes.
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of other chemicals like methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK).
- Pharmaceuticals: Used as a solvent for drugs and in chemical processes.
- Textile Industry: Used for cleaning and degreasing textiles.
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Odor
Sweet odor
Molecular Formula
C4H8O
Molecular Weight
72.11 g/mol
Boiling Point
79.6 °C
Density
0.805 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water, ethanol, and acetone
Flash Point
-9 °C
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions, highly flammable
IUPAC Name
butan-2-one
Молекулярная формула
C4H8O
Молекулярная масса
72.11 g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)C
InChIKey
ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
⚠️ For information only; not a substitute for the official SDS.