Methyl isopropyl ketone
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IUPAC name
3-Methylbutan-2-one
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Other names
Isopropyl methyl ketone,
Methyl isopropyl ketone | |
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3D model (JSmol)
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ECHA InfoCard | 100.008.423 |
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)
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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]