ETHYL METHYL KETONE
ETHYL METHYL KETONE For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy
Short Name: ETHYL METHYL KETONE
Synonym: 2-Butanone; MEK; Methyl ethyl ketone
Basic Details
Article No.
LG2112
Grade
For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy
Purity
99.7%
CAS No.
78-93-3
HS Code
2914.1200
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
Sharp mint-like odor
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-87 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C]
404°C
Flammability (solid, gas)
Flammable
Flash point [°C]
-3 °C
Boiling point [°C]
80 °C
Evaporation rate
2.7
Vapour pressure [20°C]
95 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density
2.49
Density [g/cm3]
0.81
Solubility in water [% weight]
29 g in 100 g of water
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
0.29
Explosion limits -upper [%]
10.10%
Explosion limits -lower [%]
1.80%
Chemical Specifications
330
20
340
80
350
98
Appearance
A clear colourless liquid
Assay
Min 99.7%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
0.805 - 0.815
APHA colour
Max 10 Hazen
Non volatile matter
Max 0.001%
Acidity
Max 0.003 meq/g
Water (H2O)
Max 0.1%
UV spectrum (1 cm cell; Ref.: water)
Wavelength (nm)
Min T (%)
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1193
IMCO Class No.
3
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement
P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338