Methyl Ethyl Ketone
Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is an organic compound with the formula C4H8O. This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odor reminiscent of butterscotch and acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, and also occurs in trace amounts in nature. It is soluble in water and is commonly used as an industrial solvent.
Product Specification
| Packaging Type | Tanker, Drum |
| Brand | Local and Imported |
| Specific Gravity | 0.806-0.808 |
| Water Content Wt% | max 0.1 |
| Non-Volatile matter (mg/100 ml max) | 2 |
| Color (Hazen max) | 10 |
| Acidity as Acetic acid % Wt. (max) | 0.003 |
| Boiling Range | 79.0 – 80.5 oC |
| Flash Point | -6 oC |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O |
| Molar mass | 72.11 g mol-1 |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Density | 0.8050 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | -86 oC, 187 K, -123 oF |
| Solubility in water | 27.5 g/100 mL |
| Viscosity | 43 cP (20 oC) |
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