IUPAC Name
Butan-2-one
Cas Number
78-93-3
HS Code
2914.12.00
Formula
CH3COCH2CH3
Industry
Paint, Ink and Coating
Appearance
Colourless Liquid
Common Names
2-Butanone; MEK
Packaging
180 KG Plastic Drum
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as Butanone is a colourless liquid with a sweet and sharp odour of butterscotch and acetone. It is a volatile organic liquid with chemical formula C4H8O. It evaporates into the air and dissolves in water. It is a natural product originates from trees and is found in some fruits and vegetables. It is also found in water, air, soils and hazardous waste sites. Butanone is moderately flammable and even small flame can start a vigorous reaction. Acute inhalation and exposure to methyl ethyl ketone in humans results in eyes, nose, and throat irritation.
MEK is produced by dehydrogenation of secondary butanol in most industries. The gaseous alcohol is fed into reactor containing zinc or copper oxides as catalysts and the reaction takes place at high temperature, around 500ËšC, and low pressure. Hydrogen is flashed off and the condensate is dehydrated by fractionation. MEK separates out from water-ketone azeotrope and is then distilled.
Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK), also known as Butanone is a colourless liquid with a sweet and sharp odour of butterscotch and acetone. It is a volatile organic liquid with chemical formula C4H8O. It evaporates into the air and dissolves in water. It is a natural product originates from trees and is found in some fruits and vegetables. It is also found in water, air, soils and hazardous waste sites. Butanone is moderately flammable and even small flame can start a vigorous reaction. Acute inhalation and exposure to methyl ethyl ketone in humans results in eyes, nose, and throat irritation.
MEK is produced by dehydrogenation of secondary butanol in most industries. The gaseous alcohol is fed into reactor containing zinc or copper oxides as catalysts and the reaction takes place at high temperature, around 500ËšC, and low pressure. Hydrogen is flashed off and the condensate is dehydrated by fractionation. MEK separates out from water-ketone azeotrope and is then distilled.
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