Methyl isopropyl ketone

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Methyl isopropyl ketone
Identifiers
CAS number 563-80-4 YesY

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Properties
Molecular formula C5H10O
Molar mass 86.13 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Acetone-like
Density 0.803-0.805 g/cm³
Melting point −92 °C; −134 °F; 181 K
Boiling point 93–95 °C
Solubility in water 6 g/l (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point −1 °C; 30 °F; 272 K
Autoignition temperature 475 °C; 887 °F; 748 K
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Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C (77 °F), 100 kPa)
Infobox references

Methyl isopropyl ketone is a highly flammable liquid ketone. Its formula is C5H10O. Two other ketones, which are isomers of methyl isopropyl ketone, are 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone. It is primarily used as a solvent.[1][2][3]

References

  1. NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
  2. International Chemical Safety Card
  3. Organic solvents
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