Methyl Isobutyl Ketone MIBK CAS 108-10-1

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) | CAS 108-10-1

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK), CAS 108-10-1, also known as 4-Methyl-2-pentanone or Hexone, is a clear, colorless ketone solvent used in paints, coatings, resins, adhesives, rubber processing, chemical manufacturing and industrial extraction applications. 

Applications: Paints & Coatings • Resins & Lacquers • Adhesives • Rubber Processing • Chemical Manufacturing • Industrial Extraction • Pharmaceutical Processing • Printing Inks • Laboratory & R&D

CAS: 108-10-1

Synonyms: 4-Methyl-2-pentanone • 4-Methylpentan-2-one • Hexone • MIBK

Chemical Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Molecular Weight: 100.16 g/mol

Chemical Type: Ketone / Organic Solvent

Physical Form: Clear, colorless liquid

Boiling Point: Approximately 117.4°C

Density: Approximately 0.798 g/cm³

Water Solubility: Partially soluble in water

Grades: Industrial • Technical • High Purity • Application-Specific

Packaging: Drums • IBCs • Bulk Quantities

Documentation: SDS • CoA • TDS, where applicable

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Key Applications

MIBK is used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, lacquers, resins, rubber chemicals and adhesives. Its relatively low water solubility also makes it useful in selected liquid-liquid extraction and chemical-processing applications.

Storage & Handling

MIBK is a flammable liquid. Storage, ventilation, ignition-source control, PPE and transportation should follow the current SDS for the specific grade supplied and applicable dangerous-goods requirements.