Product Name : Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK)
Synonyms : MEK; Methyl Acetone; Oxobutane; 2-Butanone; butan-2-one; Butanone; Ethyl methyl ketone.
About the product : MEK, an organic compound, is a colourless liquid with a sweet smell. The smell of this compound is similar to butterscotch and acetone. It is a highly flammable material. It is used as a liquid solvent. Because of its effectiveness as a solvent, MEK is used to manufacture high solids coatings, which help to reduce emissions from coating operations. MEK is low in toxicity and used as an industrial solvent as well as a chemical intermediate.
Product Identification Features :
CAS Number: 78-93-3
H.S. Code: 2914.19
Chemical formula: CH3COC2H5
Chemical Properties:
Melting point: -85 C
Boling point: 79 - 80.5 C
Specific gravity: 0.804 - 0.806
Solubility in water: Soluble
Vapour density:
Uses :
Used as a solvent to manufacture adhesives for PVC pipes.
Used to manufacture lacquers.
Used to produce printing inks.
Used as a reaction/extraction solvent for pharmaceuticals.
Used as solvent for surface coatings.
Used to manufacture paraffin wax.
Production Process : Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is usually produced via dehydrogenation of 2-butanol using a catalyst based on copper, zinc or bronze.
CH3CH (OH) CH2CH3 → CH3C (O) CH2CH3 + H2
