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ETHYL METHYL KETONE For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy

2-Butanone; MEK; Methyl ethyl ketone

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2GBA001000 2GBAG02500 2GBAH02500
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Article No. 03749 Grade For HPLC & UV Spectroscopy
Purity 99.7% CAS No. 78-93-3
Molecular Formula C4H8O Molecular Weight 72.11
H.S. Code 2914.1200 Shelf Life 60 Months

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Liquid Colour Clear Colorless
Odour Sharp mint-like odor Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -87 °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 404°C Flammability (solid, gas) Flammable
Flash point [°C] -3 °C Boiling point [°C] 80 °C
Evaporation rate 2.7 Vapour pressure [20°C] 95 hPa at 20 °C
Vapour density 2.49 Density [g/cm3] 0.81
Solubility in water [% weight] 29 g in 100 g of water Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 0.29
Explosion limits - upper [%] 10.10% Explosion limits -lower [%] 1.80%

Specifications

Appearance A clear colourless liquid Assay Min 99.7%
Weight/ mL at 20°C 0.805 - 0.815 APHA colour Max 10 Hazen
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001% Acidity Max 0.003 meq/g
Water Max 0.1% UV spectrum (1 cm cell; Ref.: water)
Wavelength (nm) Min T (%) 330 20
340 80 350 98

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Flame Exclamation Mark
Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
 Signal Word: Danger
 UN No.: 1193
 IMCO Class No.: 3
 Packing Group: II
 Hazardous Statement: H225-H319-H336
 Precaution Statement: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Revision Date: 28-May-2025

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