Methyl ethyl ketone

Category name Organic solvent packaging
CAS No. 78-93-3
Details

Chinese alternative name: 2-butanone Ethyl methyl ketone Methyl ethyl ketone Methyl ethyl ketone Methyl acetone MEK
English correct name/alias: 2-Butanone; 2-Butanone; Butan-2-one; Ethyl methyl ketone; Methyl ethyl ketone; 2-Oxobutane; 2-Ketobutane; MEK
Molecular formula: C4H8O
Molecular weight: 72.11
CAS Number: 78-93-3

Basic information

Chemical properties: Colorless to pale yellow liquid, with a smell similar to acetone, and volatile. It is soluble in water, miscible with alcohol, ether and benzene, and miscible with oils. pH 5.5(300g/L,H2O,20℃). Melting point -87℃. Boiling point: 79-80℃/760mmHg. Density ρ(20) : 0.803-0.807g/mL. Refractive index n20/D1.378- 1.381. Viscosity: 0.423mPa·s(15℃). Flash point: 30.2℉/-1℃.

Usage: Analytical reagent, for the determination of cadmium, copper and mercury; Organic solvents, used as solvents for cellulose acetate, acrylic resins, alkyd resins, coatings, inks, etc. Chemical synthesis Cleaning of integrated circuits after photolithography Chromatographic analysis reagent; Materials science, used as a binder for dyes, a dewaxing agent for lubricating oils, a vulcanization accelerator, etc.

Storage: Room temperature

Hazard Declaration: Highly flammable, harmful, irritating and anesthetic. It poses a mild hazard to water bodies.

Preventive Statement: Keep away from heat sources/hot surfaces/sparks/open flames/other ignition sources. Use explosion-proof equipment. Anti-static. Avoid inhalation. Wear protective clothing/protective gloves/protective goggles/protective masks. Fire extinguishing: dry powder, carbon dioxide, sand. Avoid prohibited foods.

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