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Chemical DictionaryCAS: 78-93-3
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
MEK=Butanone=Methyl ethyl ketone=2-Butanone
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
2-Butanone (MEK) is an asymmetric, water-soluble aliphatic ketone with one higher carbon arrangement than acetone (propanone), featuring a very high evaporation rate.
Uses and Benefits
•Its slower evaporation rate and higher boiling point compared to acetone allow for much better control of the drying speed of paints and inks on the surface (yielding a glossier finish).
Technical Identity
IUPAC / Trade NameMethyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
Chemical FormulaC4H8O
CAS Number78-93-3
EC Number201-159-0
Molecular Weight72.11
Industry CategoryGeneral Industrial
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