Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)
What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK)? Methyl Ethyl Ketone is an organic compound often abbreviated to MEK which is used in many industrial production processes. It is a colorless liquid with a smell bit like mint mixed with acetone, and as a ketone (it contains a carbonyl group bonded to two hydrocarbon groups). Its vapors are heavier than air, it's non-reactive with water, and is a stable organic compound under normal conditions. It is a natural solvent, making it a key component in many different chemical mixes and surface treatments. It is an isomer of the tetrahydrofuran, which is a popular solvent. The other name of MEK butanone, 2-butanone, ethyl methyl ketone, and methyl acetone. Physical Property Of MEK: - Butanone Formula C 4 H 8 O Molecular Weight 72.107 g/mol Density 0.8050 g/ml Melting Point -86 ° C (187K) Boiling point 79.64 ° C (352.79K)...