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Butan-2-one
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Butan-2-one |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Methyl ethyl ketone;MEK;2-Butanone |
| Chinese name | 丁酮 |
| Chinese synonyms | MEK;甲乙酮;2-丁酮 |
| Chemical category | Ketone Solvents |
| CAS No. | 78-93-3 |
| EINECS No. | 201-159-0 |
| Molecular formula | C4H8O |
| Molecular weight | 72.11 |
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Technical indicators
Purity ≥99.5%; water ≤0.1%; acidity (as acetic acid) ≤0.005%; color (Pt-Co) ≤10; alcohol ≤0.1%
Performance characteristics
Colorless transparent liquid with acetone-like odor, soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
Application scenarios
Coating solvent, ink solvent, adhesive solvent, cleaning agent, chemical synthesis