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Butanone

Метилэтилкетон · بوتانون · Metil-etil keton · Butanon · Βουτανόνη · Butanona · بوتانون · בוטנון · एमइके · Metiletilchetone · メチルエチルケトン · 메틸 에틸 케톤

Structure of Butanone
CAS78-93-3
EC201-159-0
UN1193
FormulaC4H8O
Molar mass72.11 g/mol
LEL1.5 % vol
UEL13.4 % vol
Flash point-10 °C
Autoignition temperature404 °C
Temperature classT2
Gas groupIIB
Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1)2.49
GHSDanger · H225, H319, H336

Butan-2-one is a dialkyl ketone that is a four-carbon ketone carrying a single keto- group at position C-2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent and a bacterial metabolite. Methyl ethyl ketone appears as colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air.

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