Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)

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Cat Number

CHE108101

CAS Number

108-10-1

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Product Detail

CAS Number

108-10-1

EINECS

203-550-1

Synonyms

4-Methyl-2-pentanone, Isopropylacetone, Hexone, Isobutyl methyl ketone, 2-Methylpropyl methyl ketone, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentane, MIK, Isobutylmethyl ketone, MIBK, Isohexanone

Description

Methyl isobutyl ketone is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose. Acute (short-term) exposure to methyl isobutyl ketone may irritate the eyes and mucous membranes, and cause weakness, headache, nausea, lightheadedness, vomiting, dizziness, incoordination, narcosis in humans.

Molecular Formula

C6H12O

Molecular Weight

100.16

Appearance

colorless liquid

Melting Point

−84.7 ℃ (−120.5 °F; 188.5 K)

Boiling Point

117 to 118 ℃ (243 to 244 °F; 390 to 391 K)

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