Methyl IsoButyl Ketone (MIBK)
Methyl isobutyl ketone is the organic compound with the formula (CH₃)₂CHCH₂CCH₃. This colourless liquid, a ketone, is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose.
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is obtained by reacting acetones and hydrogen using a catalyst. This is a transparent and inflammable compound with a distinct odor. The compound is not soluble in water.
Properties Of MIBK
- CAS No - 108-10-1
- HS Code - 29141300
- Chemical formula: C6H12O
- Molecular Weight: 100.16 g/mol
- Melting Point: -84 °C
- Boiling Point: 116 °C
Benefits of MIBK
- MIBK is used as a chemical intermediate, a solvent for manufacturing paints, rubbers, pharmaceuticals, other chemicals, and industrial cleaners.
- It is used in the semiconductor industry
- MIBK is very efficient at dissolving resins used in paints, inks, lacquers, and other types of surface coatings.
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