4-Methylpentan-2-One, Extra Pure

4-Methylpentan-2-One, Extra Pure.

Description:

4-Methylpentan-2-one (MIBK) is a colorless, flammable liquid with a mild, sweet odor, widely used as a medium-evaporating solvent in coatings, extraction processes, and chemical synthesis. The Extra Pure grade ensures minimal impurities, making it suitable for analytical and research-grade applications.

Key Features:

• Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₂O

• Molar Mass: 100.16 g/mol

• CAS Number: 108-10-1

• Purity: Extra Pure (typically ≥99%)

• Boiling Point: ~117°C

• Density: ~0.8 g/mL at 20°C

• Miscibility: Soluble in alcohols, ethers, and most organic solvents; limited solubility in water

• Appearance: Clear, colorless liquid

Applications:

• Solvent for:

  • Paints, varnishes, and coatings

  • Nitrocellulose lacquers and epoxy resins

  • Adhesives and inks

• Intermediate in synthesis of fine chemicals and rubber antioxidants

• Extraction solvent in analytical procedures (e.g., metal ion analysis, pharmaceuticals)

• Used in crystallization and purification steps in R&D labs

Catalog Number:10356430