Methyl isopropyl ketone

Methyl isopropyl ketone: Methyl isopropyl ketone

IUPAC name

3-Methylbutan-2-one

Other names

Isopropyl methyl ketone,
Methyl isopropyl kethone

Identifiers

CAS number 563-80-4 ^Y

Jmol-3D images Image 1

SMILES

CC(C)C(=O)C

Properties

Molecular formula C₅H₁₀O

Molar mass 86.13 g/mol

Density 0.803-0.805 g/cm³

Melting point
-92 °C, 181 K, -134 °F

Boiling point
93-95 °C

Solubility in water 6 g/l (20 °C)

Hazards

Flash point -1 °C

Autoignition
temperature 475 °C

Y isopropyl ketone (verify) (what is: Y/N?)
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox references

Methyl isopropyl ketone is a highly flammable liquid ketone. Its formula is C₅H₁₀O. Two other ketones, which are isomers of methyl isopropyl ketone, are 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone. It is primarily used as a solvent.^[1]^[2]^[3]

References

^ NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards

^ International Chemical Safety Card

^ Organic solvents

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Methyl isopropyl ketone

IUPAC name 3-Methylbutan-2-one
Other names Isopropyl methyl ketone, Methyl isopropyl kethone
Identifiers
CAS number	563-80-4 ^Y
Jmol-3D images	Image 1
SMILES CC(C)C(=O)C
Properties
Molecular formula	C₅H₁₀O
Molar mass	86.13 g/mol
Density	0.803-0.805 g/cm³
Melting point	-92 °C, 181 K, -134 °F
Boiling point	93-95 °C
Solubility in water	6 g/l (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	-1 °C
Autoignition temperature	475 °C
Y isopropyl ketone (verify) (what is: Y/N?) Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa)
Infobox references