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.
CAS NUMBER: 108 -10 - 1
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C6H12O
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 100.18
Physical Properties
Main Markets and Applications
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- Agro - Solvent
- Veterinary Medicine
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- Coating - Automotive Oem
- Coating - Refinish
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- Coating - Wood
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- Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging
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- Printing Inks - Plastics - Food Packaging
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- Solubilization - Pharma
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- Coating - Industrial Coating
- Coating - Leather Treatment
- Coating - Metal Treatment
- Process Intermediate - Chemical Products & Intermediates
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- Oil & Gas - Dewaxing