Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
(CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3
CAS:
108-10-1
Isopropyl Acetone, Hexone, 4-Methyl 2-Pentanone, 2-Methyl Propyl Methyl Ketone, MIBK, Isohexanone,
Description:
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is a colorless liquid with a sharp sweet odor. Due to its strong solvency, it dissolves many substances. It has a slow rate of evaporation in comparison with MEK. It can be used in a wide range of formulations for many applications.
Applications
- Solvent for Paints, Coatings, Inks and Adhesives
- Extraction Solvents
- Production of Resins
- Printing Industry
- Plastic Industry
- Industrial Fluids
- Textile Dyeing
Specifications
| Property | Unit | Method | Value |
| Molecular Weight | g/mol | ASTM D6579-11 | 100.16 |
| Boiling Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | 117.5 |
| Melting Point at 760 mmHg | ℃ | ASTM D5399-09 | -85 |
| Flash Point | ℃ | ASTM D93-18 | 14.2 |
| Specific Gravity at 25 ℃ | – | ASTM D854-14 | 0.80 |
| Viscosity at 25 ℃ | mPa.s | ASTM D445-18 | 0.6 |
| Solubility at 25 ℃ in Water | g/100mL | ASTM D2042-15 | 1.91 |
| Vapor Pressure at 25 ℃ | mmHg | ASTM E1194-17 | 17.7 |
| Density at 20 ℃ | gr/cm3 | ASTM D792-13 | 0.802 |
| Evaporation Rate (n-Butyl Acetate=1.0) | – | ASTM D3539-11 | 1.6 |
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone