Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Exceeds A.C.S. Specifications, HPLC Grade

Molecular Formula
C4H8O
Catalog Number
HP742
Supplier/Brand
Spectrum Chemical
CAS Number
78-93-3

Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Exceeds A.C.S. Specifications, HPLC Grade, also known as Butanone is a colorless and liquid organic compound that has a sweet, sharp odor similar to acetone. Soluble in water, it has a range of uses including as an industrial solvent. It also dissolves polystyrene and acts as a welding agent in model cement. As a solvent it has similar properties as Acetone but has a higher boiling point and does not evaporate as fast as acetone does. All HPLC and Ultra-pure solvents offered by Spectrum are glass distilled, submicron filtered, and undergo rigorous specification testing to insure accurate, repeatable results.


Synonyms: 2-Butanone ; MEK ; Ethyl Methyl Ketone ; Methyl Ethyl Ketone ; Butan-2-one

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DOT: UN1193, Ethyl methyl ketone, 3, PG II

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