MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) is an organic compound with the chemical formula C₄H₈O and the structural formula CH₃COCH₂CH₃. It is a colorless, transparent, volatile liquid with an odor similar to acetone.
Physical Properties:
MEK has a boiling point of approximately 79.6°C, a melting point of approximately -85.9°C, and a density of approximately 0.806 g/cm³ (at 20°C). Its flash point is -9°C (closed cup). It is flammable, and its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air, with an explosive limit range of approximately 1.7% to 11.4% (by volume).
Solubility:
Soluble in water (solubility approximately 290 g/L at 20°C) and miscible with ethanol, diethyl ether, benzene, chloroform, and most oils.
Applications:
MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone) serves as a critical solvent widely used in coatings, inks, adhesives, cleaners, and photolithography developers for the electronics industry. It also functions as a dewaxing agent for lubricants and as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and fragrance synthesis.
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Advantages
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