Appearance: colourless liquid.
Solubility: soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, ether and acetone, insoluble in water.
Smell: pungent and irritating odour.
Storage
Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Flammables area.
Property | Value |
Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 100.16 |
Flash Point (Setaflash Closed Cup) | 15°C |
Boiling Point @760 mmHg, 1.01 ar | 116.1°C |
Relative Density (water = 1) | 0.801 |
Vapor Pressure | 2.1(20°C) |
Water Solubility | 14.1 g/L (20°C) |
Autoignition Temperature | 460°C |
Evaporation rate | 1.6 |
pH Value | Not applicable |
Melting Point | -84°C |
Relative Vapour Density (air = 1) | 3.5 |
·Extractants: Used as extractants in the production of pharmaceuticals and natural products. Also used to extract and purify a wide range of substances from plant and animal sources.
·Chemical intermediate: MIBK is used by chemical manufacturers as a chemical intermediate in the production of other chemicals, such as methyl isobutyl methanol for the manufacture of synthetic rubber.
·Cleaning agent: Used as a cleaning agent in the electronics industry to remove oil and other contaminants from electronic components.
·Degreasing agent: Used as a degreasing agent in the automotive industry to remove oil and grease from engine parts.
·Flavouring agent: used as a flavouring agent in the food industry, especially in the production of processed foods.