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MIBK |
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Chemical formula
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C6H12O
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Also known as:
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Methyl isobutyl ketone
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Properties
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Mol. Wt.
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100.18
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B.P.
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115.8ºC
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Solubility
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MIBK is slightly
soluble in water and miscible with alcohol, ether, benzene and most organic
solvents.
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Description |
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MIBK is a volatile liquid with a ketone or camphor type odour. |
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Uses |
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MIBK is used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, nitrocellulose, lacquers, resins and adhesives. It is used in the manufacturing of methyl amyl ketone, and as an extraction solvent in the metal and pharmaceutical industries. It is a denaturant for alcohols and is used in the production of surfactants, paints and pesticides. |
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