Specifications
- IUPAC Name
- butan-2-one
- Synonyms
- 2-Butanone, METHYL ETHYL KETONE, Butan-2-one, Butanone, 78-93-3, Ethyl methyl ketone, Methylethyl ketone, Meetco, Methyl acetone, Methylethylketone, 3-Butanone, Ethylmethylketon, Aethylmethylketon, Butanone 2, Acetone, methyl-, Ethyl methyl cetone, Metiletilchetone, Metyloetyloketon, Ketone, ethyl methyl, Metyl ethyl ketone, Metiletilcetona, RCRA waste number U159, Ethylmethylcetone, FEMA No. 2170
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
- SMILES
- CCC(=O)C
- InChI Key
- ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety & documents
Flame
Flammable materials, self-reactives, and pyrophorics.
Exclamation Mark
Irritation, sensitization, or less severe acute hazards.
- Storage Condition
- Keep container tightly closed
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Product description
Butan-2-one is a dialkyl ketone that is a four-carbon ketone carrying a single keto- group at position C-2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent and a bacterial metabolite. It is a volatile organic compound, a dialkyl ketone, a butanone and a methyl ketone.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone and where is it supplied?
CAS Number: 78-93-3. Grade: Industrial Grade. Available in KSA | Origin: China. Serving areas include KSA.
What are the main applications of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?
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