Methyl Ethyl Ketone
CH3COCH2CH3
CAS:
78-93-3
2-Butanone, Butanone
Description:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a colorless fairly volatile organic liquid with a sharp sweet odor. Due to its strong solvency, it dissolves many substances. Also due to its fast evaporation, it can be used in a wide range of formulations for many applications.
Applications
- Solvent for Paints, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
- Production of Resins
- Printing Industry
- Aluminum Foil Converting
- Artificial Leather
- Home Cleaners
- Industrial Cleaners
- Cosmetics
- Plastic Industry
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 72.107 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 79.59 |
| Melting Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -86.67 |
| Flash Point | ℃ | ASTM D93-18 | -9 |
| Specific Gravity at 25 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 0.8 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 0.4 |
| Solubility at 25 ℃ in Water | g/L | ASTM D2042-15 | 223 |
| Vapor Pressure at 25 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 90.6 |
| Density at 20 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 0.805 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 4.0 |
Methyl Ethyl Ketone