Methyl isopropyl ketone

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Methyl isopropyl ketone
Methyl isopropyl ketone
Names
IUPAC name
3-Methylbutan-2-one
Other names
Isopropyl methyl ketone,
Methyl isopropyl ketone
Identifiers
3D model (JSmol)
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  • CC(C)C(=O)C
Properties
C5H10O
Molar mass 86.13 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Odor Acetone-like
Density 0.803-0.805 g/cm³
Melting point −92 °C (−134 °F; 181 K)
Boiling point 93–95 °C
6 g/l (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point −1 °C (30 °F; 272 K)
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).
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Methyl isopropyl ketone is a highly flammable liquid ketone. Its formula is C5H10O. Two other ketones, which are isomers of methyl isopropyl ketone, are 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone. It is primarily used as a solvent.[1][2][3]

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