| CAS# | 108-10-1 |
| FORMULA | C6H12O |
| Synonyms | 4-Methyl-2-pentanone; MIBK |
| GROUPS/USES | Solvent, Rubber, Chemical extraction, Pharmaceutical, Adhesive, Flavoring agent, Textiles |
| Markets | Textiles, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, CASE – Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, Personal care & Pharmaceutical |
FAQ’S
What is Methyl Isobutyl Ketone?
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is a colorless, flammable liquid that is used as a solvent in dry cleaning, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals.
What are the uses of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone?
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, lacquers, resins, gums, and nitrocellulose. It is used in the semiconductor industry, fragrance and flavor industry, as a dry cleaning agent, and in uranium extraction. It is used in the production of rubber products as a solvent for rubber chemicals. It is used as a solvent in the production of certain pharmaceuticals. It is a component of some adhesive Formulations.
What are the health risks of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone?
Short-term exposure can irritate the eyes and mucous membranes, and cause nausea, headache, dizziness, and vomiting. Long-term exposure can cause nausea, headache, burning in the eyes, weakness, insomnia, and intestinal pain.
Choice Organochem LLP supplies Methyl Isobutyl Ketone to users/customers for Textiles, Chemical & Materials Manufacturing, Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers, and Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals.
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Specifications
| Test Items | Specifications |
| Appearance | Colorless liquid |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Water Content | 0.0202% |
| Distill Range | 114.2 °C-116.2 °C |
| Non-Volatile Matter | 0.92 |
| Acidity | 0.0022 |
| Color APHA | 2 |