analytical standard
Ethyl methyl ketone, MEK, Methyl ethyl ketone
Properties
grade
analytical standard
Quality Level
100
vapor density
2.49 (vs air)
vapor pressure
71 mmHg ( 20 °C)
assay
≥99.9% (GC)
autoignition temp.
960 °F
shelf life
limited shelf life, expiry date on the label
expl. lim.
10.1 %
technique(s)
HPLC: suitable
gas chromatography (GC): suitable
refractive index
n20/D 1.379 (lit.)
n20/D 1.379
bp
80 °C (lit.)
mp
−87 °C (lit.)
density
0.805 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
application(s)
cleaning products
cosmetics
environmental
flavors and fragrances
food and beverages
personal care
format
neat
SMILES string
CC(CC)=O
InChI
1S/C4H8O/c1-3-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3
InChI key
ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Safety Information
Signal Word
Danger
Hazard Statements
H225 – H319 – H336
Precautionary Statements
P210 – P233 – P240 – P241 – P242 – P305 + P351 + P338
Hazard Classifications
Eye Irrit. 2 – Flam. Liq. 2 – STOT SE 3
Target Organs
Central nervous system
Supplementary Hazards
EUH066
Storage Class Code
3 – Flammable liquids
WGK
WGK 1
Flash Point(F)
30.2 °F – closed cup
Flash Point(C)
-1 °C – closed cup