METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE - EASTMAN

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE - EASTMAN is a versatile solvent and intermediate, widely used in industrial applications. This biodegradable liquid offers excellent solvent activity with low density and low surface tension. It is compatible with various substrates, including wood, and is effective in processes such as dewaxing and polymer modification.

Chemical Name: Isobutyl methyl ketone

Chemical Family: Ketones

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Listed in California Prop 65

Applicable Processes: Dewaxing, Polymer Modification

Synonyms: 2-Methyl-4-pentanal, 2-Methyl-4-pentanone, 2-Methylpropyl methyl ketone, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentane, 4-Methyl-2-pentanone, 4-Methylpentan-2-one, 4-Metilpentan-2-one, Ethyl Iso-Butyl Ketone, Hexanone, Hexone, Isobutyl-Methylketon, Isohexanone, Isopropyl Acetone, Methyl Isobutyl Ketone, Methylpentan-2-one

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Base Chemicals Features
CASE Ingredients Features
Industrial Additives Features
Key Features
  • Excellent solvent activity
  • High dilution ratio
  • Inert - Food use with limitations
  • Inert - Nonfood use
  • Low density
  • Low surface tension
  • Low water miscibility
  • Medium evaporation rate
  • Readily Biodegradable

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Acidity (as acetic acid)max. 0.01wt % -
Assaymin. 99.0wt % -
Autoignition Temperature449°C-
Azeotropes (BP)87.9°C-
Azeotropes (Water)24.3wt % -
Blush Resistance (at 26.7°C)78% RH-
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg, dry point)117°C-
Boiling Point (at 760 mm Hg, initial point)114°C-
Colormax. 15-Pt-Co
Critical Pressure32.3ATM-
Critical Temperature298.2°C-
Critical Volume369ml/g·mol-
Dilution Ratio (toluene)3.5--
Dilution Ratio (VMP naphtha)1--
Electrical Resistance0.4-
Evaporation Rate (ether = 1)7.6--
Evaporation Rate (n-butyl acetate = 1)1.6--
Expansion Coefficient (at 20°C)0.00115/ °C-
Flash Point16°CTag closed cup
Freezing Point-84°C-
Solubility Parameters (total)17(MPa)₁/₂Hansen
Solubility Parameters (polar)6.1(MPa)₁/₂Hansen
Solubility Parameters (non polar)15.3(MPa)₁/₂Hansen
Solubility Parameters (hydrogen bonding)4.1(MPa)₁/₂Hansen
Heat of Combustion-834.1kcal/g·mol-
Heat of Vaporization8324cal/g·mol-
Liquid Heat Capacity (at 25°C)51.53cal/(g*mol)(°C)-
Liquid Viscosity (at 20°C)0.6cP-
Maximum Incremental Reactivity4.31--
Molecular Weight100.16--
Refractive Index (at 20°C)1.3958--
Specific Gravity (at 20°C/20°C)0.802--
Solubility (at 20°C,in water)2wt % -
Solubility (at 20°C,water in)1wt % -
Surface Tension (at 20°C)23.6dynes/cm-
Threshold Limit Value50ppm1998 test guidlines
Vapor Density (air = 1)3.5--
Vapor Pressure (at 20°C)15mm Hg-
Vapor Pressure (at 55°C)11.7kPa-
Water Contentmax. 0.10wt % -
Density (at 20°C)0.8kg/L-

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