Methyl Ethyl Ketone, also known as MEK, Butanone, Ethyl Methyl Ketone is a colourless clear and volatile liquid.
It is readily dissolvable and is safe to use. For this reason it is an important substance in the paint, chemical, and adhesive markets.
The molecular formula of butanone is C₄H₈O or CH₃COCH₂CH₃.
MEK’s CAS number is 78-93-3
MEK‘s UN number is 1193
Density: 0.8 g / cm³
Boiling point 79.64 °C
Melting point: -86 °C
Flash point: -9 ºC
Ethyl Methyl Ketone is a clear liquid having the odour of acetone.
