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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone | 1 Gallon | 4 Liter Bottle | MIBK | ACS Reagent Grade | High Purity Solvent | ≥ 98.5% Purity | Formula C6H12O
Information On Methyl Isobutyl Ketone From Wikipedia
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3. This colourless liquid, a ketone, is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose. MIBK is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, lacquers, and certain polymers and resins. Read more here.
Precursor to 6PPD
Another major use is as a precursor to N-(1,3-dimethylbutyl)-N'-phenyl-p-phenylene diamine (6PPD), an antiozonant used in tires. 6PPD is prepared by reductive coupling of MIBK with 4-aminodiphenylamine.
Solvent And Niche Applications
Unlike the other common ketone solvents, acetone and MEK, MIBK has quite low solubility in water, making it useful for liquid-liquid extraction. It has a similar polarity to ethyl acetate, but greater stability towards aqueous acid and base. It can be used to extract gold, silver and other precious metals from cyanide solutions, such as those found at gold mines, to determine the levels of those dissolved metals. Diisobutyl ketone (DIBK), a related lipophilic ketone, is also used for this purpose. Methyl isobutyl ketone is also used as a denaturing agent for denatured alcohol. When mixed with water or isopropyl alcohol MIBK serves as a developer for PMMA electron beam lithography resist. MIBK is used as a solvent for CS in the preparation of the CS spray used currently by British police forces.
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Chemical Properties And Reference Resources
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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Identification: Methyl isobutyl ketone is a colorless liquid. It has a faint, pleasant, sweet odor. It is soluble in water. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone is a medium-evaporating solvent. Methyl isobutyl ketone is used as an industrial solvent, a fragrance, denaturant or solvent in cosmetic products, to denature alcohol and as an excipient in drugs. It is a component of adhesives used for packaging, transporting, or holding food. Methyl isobutyl ketone is naturally present in food and may be added as a flavoring ingredient. MIBK is an active solvent with excellent dissolving characteristics and a high tolerance to other hydrocarbon diluents.
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone CAS RN: 108-10-1
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Formula: C6H12O
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone SDS/MSDS: Contact Lab Alley at 512-668-9918 To Request A Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Safety Data Sheet
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Molar Mass: 100.16 g/mol
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Density: 802 kg/m³
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Boiling Point: 117 to 118 °C (243 to 244 °F; 390 to 391 K)
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone ChemSpider ID: 7621
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone PubChem CID: 7909
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone HS Code: 29141300
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Information From The EPA
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone NMR
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Solubility In Water: 1.91 g/100 mL (20 °C)
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Structure, Properties, Spectra, Suppliers And Links
- Extraction With Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Merck
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Fire Safety: Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Is A Flammable Liquid And A Fire Hazard
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Synonyms: MIBK, Hexone, Isohexanone, 4-Methylpentan-2-one, 4-Méthyl-2-pentanone, Isopropylacetone
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Hazards: Vapor causes irritation of eyes and nose; high concentrations cause anesthesia and depression. Liquid dries out skin and may cause dermatitis; irritates eyes but does not injure them.
- Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Toxicity
Methyl isobutyl ketone is an important commercial chemical. It is used as a solvent, in the manufacture of many chemicals, in many chemical processes, in paints, and in dry cleaning products. It is also used as a flavoring agent and in food-contact packaging products. EXPOSURE: Workers that use methyl isobutyl ketone may breathe in vapors or have direct skin contact. The general population may be exposed by breathing air, using consumer products such as house paint and eating foods containing methyl isobutyl ketone as a flavoring. If methyl isobutyl ketone is released to the environment, it will be broken down in air. It may be broken down by sunlight. It will move into air from moist soil and water surfaces. It is expected to move through soil. It will be broken down by microorganisms, and is not expected to build up in fish. Read more here.
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Synthesis
The synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) can be carried out by the condensation of acetone in the presence of hydrogen over a supported metal catalyst. Previous studies have shown that hydroxyapatite is an excellent catalyst for condensation reactions. Read more here.
What Is Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Used For?
MIBK is used as a chemical intermediate, a solvent for manufacturing paints, rubbers, pharmaceuticals, other chemicals, and industrial cleaners. It is used in the semiconductor industry. MIBK is very efficient at dissolving resins used in paints, inks, lacquers, and other types of surface coatings. Read more here.
DIBK (Diisobutyl Ketone) is a slow evaporating, low density solvent that has good activity for many synthetic resins including nitrocellulose, rosin esters, phenolics, hydrocarbons, alkyds, polyesters, and acrylics. It is useful as a retarder solvent to improve flow and minimize humidity blushing. Read more here.
Methyl Isobutyl Carbinol (MIBC)
Methyl isobutyl carbinol (MIBC), an organic chemical compound, is a liquid derivative of acetone with a pungent alcohol odor. It has limited solubility in water, but is miscible with most organic solvents. The main uses of MIBC are as a frother in mineral flotation and in the production of lubricant oil additives. Read more here.
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone Properties | ACS Reagent Grade
CAS Number | 108-10-1 |
Molecular Formula | C6H12O |
Formula Weight | 100.16 |
Assay (C6H12O) | Min. 98.5% |
Appearance | Clear |
Color (APHA) | 15 |
Residue after Evaporation | 0.005% |
Titrable acid | 0.002 meq/g |
Water | 0.1% |
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone ACS Shipping Information:
DOT: Methyl Isobutyl ketone, 3, UN1245, PG II
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