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Maruzen Petrochemical MEK

Maruzen Petrochemical MEK is used for a paint solvent, printing ink, bonding agent, etc.

Chemical Name: Methyl Ethyl Ketone

CAS Number: 78-93-3

Chemical Family: Ketones

Synonyms: 2-butanone, 3-butanone, Butan-2-one, Ethyl(Methyl) Ketone, Ethylmethyl Ketone, MEK, Methyl(Ethyl) Ketone, Methylethyl Ketone

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Family
    Chemical Name
    CAS No.
    78-93-3
    EC No.
    201-159-0
    Structural Formula

    Maruzen Petrochemical MEK - Structural Formula

    Applications & Uses

    Applicable Processes
    Base Chemicals End Uses
    Uses
    • :Solvent for paint, lube-oil dewaxing, adhesive and printing ink, Raw material for organic syntheses. UN CLASS 3   UN NO.1193

    Properties

    Appearance
    Clear and Colorless
    Typical Properties
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Molecular Weight72.1--
    Boiling Point79.6°C-
    Melting Point-87.3°C-
    Specific Gravity at 20/4°C0.8047--
    Refractive index (n20D)1.3787--
    Interfacial Tension (20°C)246×10-6N/cm-
    Latent Heat of Evaporation443.7J/g-
    Specific Heat at 20°C2.09J/g.°C-
    Critical Temperature260°C-
    Critical Pressure4.39MPa-
    Water Azeotrope Boiling Point (0.1MPa)73.41°C-
    Content of azeotrope (MEK)88.7%-
    Coefficient of Expansion (20°C)0.0013--
    Flash Point (Tag closed cup tester)-7.2°C-
    Combastion Point514°C-
    Explosive Limits in Air1.7~11.4vol%-
    Free Acid as Acetic Acid0.0005%-
    Distillation Test (Initial Boiling Point)79.4°C-
    Distillation Test (Dry Point)79.9°C-
    Distillation Test (Total Distillation)99vol%-
    Nonvolatile Matter0.001%-
    Specific Gravity at 20/20°C0.8062--
    Composition (MEK purity)99.9%-