Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

CAS Number: 108‑10‑1

Synonyms: Methyl isobutyl ketone; MIBK; isobutyl methyl ketone; 4-methyl-2-pentanone; hexone

Chemical Formula:C₆H₁₂O

Molecular Weight:100.16 g/mol

Product Introduction

A clear, pleasant-smelling liquid used extensively as a solvent in lacquers, paints, varnishes, resins, and nitrocellulose. Also serves as a certified reference standard for pharma analysis and as a chemical intermediate in specialty synthesis.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property Value
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Pleasant, mild, camphor-like
Density @ 20 °C ~0.800–0.802 g/mL
Melting Point −84.7 °C
Boiling Point 117–118 °C
Flash Point 14 °C
Vapor Pressure @ 20 °C ~16 mm Hg
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ) 1.395–1.397
Solubility in Water @ 20 °C ~1.7–1.9 g/100 mL
Vapor Density ~3.5 × air
Explosion Limits 1.2–8.0 vol %

Applications

  • Solvent: for paints, lacquers, varnishes, inks, resins, nitrocellulose
  • Certified reference standard: USP/Ph Eur accredited for pharma testing
  • Chemical intermediate: in 6PPD antioxidant production and specialty chemicals

Safety & Handling

  • Flammable: flashpoint ~14 °C. Vapors heavier than air.
  • Toxic by inhalation: may impair CNS. OSHA PEL 100 ppm; ACGIH TLV 50 ppm; IDLH 500 ppm.
  • Requires PPE and storage in flammable storage: avoid ignition sources and strong oxidizers.

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