3-Methyl-2-Butanone CAS 563-80-4 Purity >99.5% (GC)

3-Methyl-2-Butanone (MIPK; Methyl Isopropyl Ketone; Isopropyl Methyl Ketone) (CAS: 563-80-4) is a colorless liquid with an acetonelike odor. 3-Methyl-2-Butanone is used for synthesis of heterocyclic compounds and important intermediate of medicine. It is used as an excellent industrial solvent, can be used as dressing agent, oil dewaxing solvent, color film coupler, adhesive, rubber glue, etc., can also be used as an effective separation agent for some inorganic salts. Also used in the organic synthesis industry. It is used asa solvent for lacquers. Used as dye intermediates, and is also an intermediate in the preparation of medicine, pesticide, textile, paint, mineral processing, detergents, fragrances, antioxidants and some catalysts and other industries. Used as solvent for cellulose acetate, acrylic resin, alkyd resin, paint, ink, etc., binder for dyes, dewaxing agent for lubricating oil, vulcanization accelerator, etc.. Mainly used in the preparation of cheese, coffee and banana flavor. It can also be used as extraction solvent.
Fire Hazard Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Acrid smoke and fumes
Safety Profile Poison by ingestion. Mildly toxic by inhalation and skin contact. Mutation data reported. A skin and eye irritant. Flammable when exposed to heat or flame; can react vigorously with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes.