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Ethyl methyl ketone

for analysis EMSURE® ACS,Reag. Ph Eur

Synonym(s):

Ethyl methyl ketone, 2-Butanone, Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C4H8O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
72.11
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12191502
EC Index Number:
201-159-0
NACRES:
NA.05

grade

ACS reagent

Quality Level

Agency

reag. Ph. Eur.

vapor pressure

105 hPa ( 20 °C)

product line

EMSURE®

Assay

≥99.5% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

514 °C

potency

3400 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
>8000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.8-11.5 % (v/v)

impurities

≤0.0002 meq/g Alkalinity
≤0.0003% Substances reducing potassium permanganate (as O)
≤0.0005 meq/g Titrable acid
≤0.05% Acetone (GC)
≤0.05% Methanol (GC)
≤0.05% Water
≤0.1% 2-Butanol (GC)

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

clearAPHA: ≤10

pH

7 (20 °C)

bp

79.6 °C/1013 hPa

mp

-86 °C

transition temp

flash point -4 °C

solubility

292 g/L

density

0.805 g/cm3 at 20 °C

cation traces

Al: ≤0.00002%
B: ≤0.000002%
Ba: ≤0.00001%
Ca: ≤0.00005%
Cd: ≤0.000005%
Co: ≤0.000002%
Cr: ≤0.000002%
Cu: ≤0.000002%
Fe: ≤0.00001%
Mg: ≤0.000005%
Mn: ≤0.000002%
Ni: ≤0.000002%
Pb: ≤0.00001%
Sn: ≤0.00001%
Zn: ≤0.00001%

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C4H8O/c1-3-4(2)5/h3H2,1-2H3

InChI key

ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

EMSURE grade solvents are suitable for a broad spectrum of classical lab applications, and are frequently used in regulated and highly demanding lab applications. EMSURE provides worldwide best and most extensive product specifications. We declare our EMSURE range to be in compliance with the ACS, with the reagent part of the European Pharmacopoeia (Reag. Ph Eur) and also with the ISO standards.

Application


  • In Situ Synthesis of Environmentally Friendly Waterborne Polyurethane Extended with Regenerated Cellulose Nanoparticles for Enhanced Mechanical Performances: Ethyl methyl ketone is utilized in the synthesis process of eco-friendly polyurethane materials, contributing to the development of sustainable composite materials with improved mechanical properties (Choi et al., 2023).

  • Comparative Studies on the Physicochemical and Volatile Flavour Properties of Traditional Deep Fried and Circulating-Air Fried Hairtail (Trichiurus lepturus): Ethyl methyl ketone′s solvent properties are utilized in the analysis of food flavors, particularly in comparing cooking methods and their impact on flavor profile, which is vital for food science research (Ding et al., 2022).

Analysis Note

Purity (GC): ≥ 99.5 %
Identity (IR): conforms
Appearance: clear
Color: ≤ 10 Hazen
Titrable acid: ≤ 0.0005 meq/g
Alkalinity: ≤ 0.0002 meq/g
Density (d 20 °C/20 °C): 0.805 - 0.815
Boiling point: 79 - 80 °C
Acetone (GC): ≤ 0.05 %
2-Butanol (GC): ≤ 0.1 %
Methanol (GC): ≤ 0.05 %
2-Methylpropan-2-ol (GC): ≤ 0.1 %
Substances reducing potassium permanganate (as O): ≤ 0.0003 %
Al (Aluminium): ≤ 0.00002 %
B (Boron): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ba (Barium): ≤ 0.00001 %
Ca (Calcium): ≤ 0.00005 %
Cd (Cadmium): ≤ 0.000005 %
Co (Cobalt): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cr (Chromium): ≤ 0.000002 %
Cu (Copper): ≤ 0.000002 %
Fe (Iron): ≤ 0.00001 %
Mg (Magnesium): ≤ 0.000005 %
Mn (Manganese): ≤ 0.000002 %
Ni (Nickel): ≤ 0.000002 %
Pb (Lead): ≤ 0.00001 %
Sn (Tin): ≤ 0.00001 %
Zn (Zinc): ≤ 0.00001 %
Evaporation residue: ≤ 0.001 %
Water: ≤ 0.05 %

Legal Information

EMSURE is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

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Signal Word

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Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

30.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-1 °C - closed cup


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