Product Description:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone is a colorless, flammable liquid with a sharp, sweet odor, commonly used as a solvent.
Applications & Uses:
CAS#:
78-93-3
SYNONYM:
2-Butanone;Ethyl methyl ketone;MEK;Methylpropanone
FORMULA:
C4H8O
PRODUCT TYPE:
HAZARD:
Flammable
CATEGORIES:
Solvents
,
Raw Material
,
Organic Intermediate
,
Cleaning Agent
Technical Specifications
Appearance :
Colorless liquid
Boiling Point, °C :
79.6
Density, g/cm3 :
0.805
Flash Point, °C :
-6
Melting point, °C :
-86
Molecular weight, g/mol :
72.11
Odor :
Sweet, sharp, acetone-like
Refractive index, n20/D :
1.378
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, commonly known as MEK, is a versatile industrial solvent with a clear, colorless liquid appearance and a sharp, sweet odor reminiscent of acetone. It boasts exceptional solvency properties, making it highly effective in dissolving many types of substrates. MEK is widely utilized in the manufacturing of plastic, textiles, and paraffin wax, primarily due to its ability to aid in the polymerization process. It serves as an essential component in producing coatings, adhesives, inks, resins, and cleaning agents, offering quick evaporation rates that enhance drying efficiency. Its compatibility with various chemical compounds makes it invaluable in the pharmaceutical industry for the synthesis of medications and coatings. Furthermore, the quick-drying feature of Methyl Ethyl Ketone makes it a preferred choice in the production of fibreglass and in cleaning and maintaining metal surfaces.