Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)

 

 

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Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK), 4-Methyl-2-pentanone, 2-Methyl-4-pentanone or Isopropylacetone

It has wide range of applications in paints and varnishes and good solubility, mainly in nitrocellulose lacquers, alkyd and vinyl resins, generally used in asphalt paints, automotive paints, anti-corrosive (industrial) paints and leather finishing. MIBK is also used as a synthesis intermediate for rubber and in the separation of paraffin in refineries.

 

MIBK

CAS NUMBER: 108 -10 - 1

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C6H12O

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 100.18

Physical Properties

METHYL ISOBUTYL KETONE(MIBK)

Main Markets and Applications

AgricultureFeed-orange
  • Agro - Solvent
  • Veterinary Medicine
Automotive-blue
  • Coating - Automotive Oem
  • Coating - Refinish
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  • Coating - Wood
ConsumerGoods-red
  • Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging
FoodIndustry-orange
  • Printing Inks - Plastics - Food Packaging
Healthcare-green
  • Solubilization - Pharma
Industrial-violet
  • Coating - Industrial Coating
  • Coating - Leather Treatment
  • Coating - Metal Treatment
  • Process Intermediate - Chemical Products & Intermediates
ResourcesEnvironmentEnergy-light blue
  • Oil & Gas - Dewaxing

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