4-Methyl-2-pentanone
CAS Number: 108-10-1
Chemical Formula: C6H12O
Synonyms:
Isobutyl methyl ketone
Isopropylacetone
Appearance: Colorless liquid
HS Code: 2914 13 00
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): 1 FCL (Full Container Load)
Products Description of 4-Methyl-2-pentanone CAS #108-10-1
4-Methyl-2-pentanone, commonly known as methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), is extensively utilized as a solvent in the chemical and pharmaceutical sectors, the separation and recovery of nuclear fission products, and scientific research experiments. Commercial 4-methyl-2-pentanone typically has a purity of ≥99%, with trace impurities including alcohols, acidic compounds, and water. This reagent serves as a solvent for nitrocellulose, lacquers, and specific polymers and resins. Additionally, it acts as a reactant in the synthesis of 2-(1-hydroxy-3-methylbutynyl)-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione.
Parameters
Melting point | -80 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 117-118 °C |
density | 0.801 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
vapor density | 3.5 (vs air) |
vapor pressure | 15 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
FEMA | 2731 | 4-METHYL-2-PENTANONE |
refractive index | n20/D 1.395(lit.) |
Fp | 56 °F |
storage temp. | Store at +5°C to +30°C. |
solubility | water: soluble20g/L, soluble in alcohol, miscible with oils. Soluble in Propylene glycol and Glycerin. |
form | Liquid |
color | APHA: ≤15 |
Specific Gravity | 0.80 |
PH | 7 (20°C) |
Odor | Pleasant; mild, characteristic; sharp; non-residual; ketonic. |
explosive limit | 1.2-8%, 93°F |
Odor Threshold | 0.17ppm |
biological source | synthetic |
Odor Type | green |
Water Solubility | 17 g/L (20 ºC) |
λmax | λ: 335 nm Amax: 1.00 |
JECFA Number | 301 |
Merck | 14,5207 |
BRN | 605399 |
Henry's Law Constant | 2.56 at 25 °C (batch stripping method-GC, Kim et al., 2000) |
Exposure limits | TLV-TWA 205 mg/m3 (50 ppm); STEL 300 mg/m3 (75 ppm) (ACGIH); IDLH 3000 ppm (NIOSH). |
Dielectric constant | 13.0(Ambient) |
Stability: | Volatile |
LogP | 1.3-1.9 at 20℃ |
CAS DataBase Reference | 108-10-1(CAS DataBase Reference) |
IARC | 2B (Vol. 101) 2013 |
NIST Chemistry Reference | Methyl isobutyl ketone(108-10-1) |
EPA Substance Registry System | Methyl isobutyl ketone (108-10-1) |
Safety Information
Hazard Codes | F,Xn,T |
Risk Statements | 11-20-36/37-66-39/23/24/25-23/24/25 |
Safety Statements | 9-16-29-45-36/37-7 |
RIDADR | UN 1245 3/PG 2 |
OEB | A |
OEL | TWA: 50 ppm (205 mg/m3), STEL: 75 ppm (300 mg/m3) |
WGK Germany | 1 |
RTECS | SA9275000 |
Autoignition Temperature | 840 °F |
TSCA | Yes |
HS Code | 2914 13 00 |
HazardClass | 3 |
PackingGroup | II |
Hazardous Substances Data | 108-10-1(Hazardous Substances Data) |
Toxicity | LD50 orally in rats: 2.08 g/kg (Smyth) |
IDLA | 500 ppm |
Product Application of 4-Methyl-2-pentanone CAS #108-10-1
It serves as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals and dyes. Mitosil, a pesticide derived from o-chlorobenzaldehyde, is effective in controlling mites on dry-field crops and fruit trees. O-chlorobenzaldehyde can undergo oximation to yield o-chlorobenzaldehyde oxime, which can be further chlorinated to produce o-chlorobenzaldoxime chloride—both of these compounds act as pharmaceutical intermediates.
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