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General Purpose Solvents

Ethyl Methyl Ketone For Synthesis

RA000254 CAS 78-93-3 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA000254
CAS number
78-93-3
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
99%
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Molecular weight
72.11

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

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

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colourless liquid — —
Purity Min 99 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 0.803 - 0.805 g g —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.005 % % —

7 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
25 L RA000254-PK-25L
500 mL RA000254-PK-500ML
200 L RA000254-PK-200L
2.5 L RA000254-PK-2.5L