MEK - Methyl Ethyl Ketone - 2 Butanone 99.5%

MEK – Methyl Ethyl Ketone – Butanone

Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone or MEK, is an organic compound with the formula CH₃C(O)CH₂CH₃. This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odour reminiscent of acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, and also occurs in trace amounts in nature.

Other Names: Methyl ethyl ketone; MEK; 2-Butanone; Methylpropanone; Ethylmethylketone; Methylacetone

PROPERTIES OF MEK:

• CAS No: 78–93–3
• Molecular formula: CH₃C(O)CH₂CH₃
• Purity: 100%
• Colour: 5 Pt-Co
• Specific gravity: 0.805g/cm3
• Boiling point: 79.6C
• Solubility in water: 27.5 g/100 mL

USES FOR MEK - METHYL ETHYL KETONE – BUTANONE:

• As a solvent to dissolve gums, resins, cellulose acetate, vinyl and nitrocellulose coatings & films.
• Used in the manufacture of plastics.
• Used in the manufacture of paraffin wax.
• Used in manufacture of varnish & paint strippers.
• As a solvent cleaner.
• Carrier for erasable dyes in dry markers.