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Methyl ethyl ketone |
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Chemical formula
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C4H8O
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Also
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MEK, 2-butanone, 3-butanone,
methyl acetone
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Properties
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Mol.
Wt.
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72.1
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B.P.
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79.6°C
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Solubility
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It is soluble in four parts
water, benzene, alcohol and ether. It is miscible with oils.
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Description |
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MEK is a colourless liquid with an odour similar to acetone. |
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Uses |
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MEK is used as a solvent in nitrocellulose coatings, acrylic coatings, vinyl films, paint removers, lacquers, varnishes, cements, adhesives, magnetic tapes, printing inks. It also acts as a solvent for various polymerization and synthesis reactions. It is a degreasing chemical and also used in the manufacturing of smokeless powder, and cleaning fluids. |
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