⚠️ 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
Molekulyar formula
C4H8O
Molekulyar og‘irlik
72.11 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CCC(=O)C
InChIKey
ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H303 May be harmful if swallowed
H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H333 May be harmful if inhaled
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H370 Causes damage to organs
H371 May cause damage to organs
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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