Catalog Number: EC421 | CAS No: 78-93-3

Methyl Ethyl Ketone

• MF : CH3COCH2CH2CH3 | • MW : 86.13

• PubChem CID : 3.30E+08 |

• MDL Number : MFCD00009400

• Beilstein : 506058

• Synonym(s) : 2-Pentanone

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone CAS: 78-93-3 | M.F: CH3COCH2CH2CH3 | M.W.: 86.13, Buy now for reliable and reproducible results from EKS at Chemical World.

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (CAS No. 78-93-3), which is also known as MEK, is a high-quality solvent that is used as a cleaning and dissolving solvent in industrial, laboratory and electronics applications. This is a colorless, volatile liquid with a strong ability to dissolve and volatile evaporation characteristics, which make it suitable for the process of removing contaminants and residues from different surfaces. MEK is commonly applied in situations where there is a need for good solvent action and regular cleaning performance.

Applications

Used as a cleaning reagent for removing solder flux residues in electronics manufacturing and repair processes.
Applied for cleaning printing presses and rollers within the printing industry.

Key Characteristics

Effective Solvent Strength: Dissolves resins, coatings, and various organic materials.
Quick Drying Behavior: Evaporates rapidly to help maintain clean working surfaces.
Consistent Chemical Quality: Produced to provide reliable and repeatable performance.
Industrial Versatility: Applicable across electronics, printing, coatings, and adhesive industries.
Controlled Storage Stability: Formulated for safe handling and dependable solvent stability.

Overview

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (CAS No. 78-93-3), having molecular formula CH3COCH2CH2CH3 and molecular weight of 86.13, is a popular industrial solvent in cleaning, degreasing, and chemical processing. MEK is known to be very solvent and evaporates very fast, making it an effective solvent in removing oils, residues and contaminants on surfaces. These qualities make it specifically valuable in the maintenance of electronics, cleaning of printing devices and any other coating tasks where very high cleaning efficiency is needed.

When you need a place to buy Methyl Ethyl Ketone, Chemical World makes this solvent available at a distribution network to laboratories and industrialized facilities in the USA. The product comes in different sizes of packaging, which can be used in the lab and industry, and its prices might change based on the quantity demanded in order and the format of the packaging. In case of bulk buying, ordering from institutions or distributor quotations, the customer may contact the Chemical World sales team or place an order on the official website.

About Brand

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Properties

Quality Level

Vapor Density

Vapor Pressure

36 hPa at 20 °C

Assay

Form

liquid

autoignition temp.

505 °C

expl. lim.

1.5%-8.2%

technique(s)

impurities

color

White

transmittance

refractive index

101 - 105 °C at 1.013 hPa

-78 °C

density

0.8062 g/ml (20 °C)

UV absorption

application(s)

SMILES string

O=C(C)CCC

InChI

1S/C5H10O/c1-3-4-5(2)6/h3-4H2,1-2H3

InChI key

XNLICIUVMPYHGG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Safety Information

Pictograms

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Precautionary Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Storage Class Code

WGK

Flash Point(F)

44.6 °F

Flash Point(C)

7 °C

Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Product Specification (PS) and Certificates of Analysis (COA) click Document Button

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Methyl Ethyl Ketone used for?

Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) is a high-purity solvent used for cleaning, dissolving, and processing applications across electronics, printing, coatings, adhesives, and laboratory environments. The product is intended to support the coating or surface-treatment tasks described in its product information.

2. How does Methyl Ethyl Ketone support electronics cleaning?

It is used to clean flux residues after soldering activities and helps maintain clean surfaces during electronics manufacturing and repair. Its stated purpose is to help maintain the required cleanliness of the relevant surface or equipment.

3. What are the main applications of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

Applications include Electronics cleaning Flux residue removal Printing press and roller cleaning Coating applications Adhesive-related processes Laboratory cleaning. These uses relate to the product's stated role in laboratory, electronics, or industrial workflows.

4. What materials can Methyl Ethyl Ketone dissolve?

It has strong solvent power for a range of resins, polymers, coatings, and other materials used in industrial and laboratory processes. The product is intended to support the coating or surface-treatment tasks described in its product information.

5. Why is the evaporation rate of Methyl Ethyl Ketone useful?

Its rapid evaporation supports faster drying and leaves clean surfaces with minimal residual solvent after processing. These properties are relevant to the cleaning or processing applications identified in the source information.

6. What are the key features of Methyl Ethyl Ketone?

Key features include High solvent power Rapid evaporation High-purity formulation Consistent performance Multi-industry applications. Together, these features describe the product's intended functional role.

7. Can Methyl Ethyl Ketone be used in printing applications?

Yes. The product page specifically identifies cleaning of printing presses and rollers as an application.

8. What product information should customers review before use?

Customers should review the product specifications for details relevant to Methyl Ethyl Ketone. This information helps determine whether the product aligns with the intended application and process requirements.

9. Where can customers request the SDS, COA, and product specifications?

Customers can contact Chemical World to ask about the available Safety Data Sheet (SDS), Certificate of Analysis (COA), and product specifications for Methyl Ethyl Ketone. These documents support product review and applicable quality documentation needs.

10. Where can customers purchase Methyl Ethyl Ketone in the USA?

Customers in the USA can contact Chemical World to inquire about purchasing Methyl Ethyl Ketone. Chemical World provides laboratory and industrial products for a range of technical applications.

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