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2-Butanone (Ethyl methyl ketone)

RA008524 CAS 78-93-3 USP

Identity

Product code
RA008524
CAS number
78-93-3
Grade
USP
Molecular formula
C4H8O
Molecular weight
72.11

Classification

Applications
GC

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state Reference value Liquid (20 °C) —
Colour Reference value Clear Colorless —
Odour Reference value Sharp mint-like odor —
Melting point Reference value -87 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature Reference value 404 °C °C
Flash point Reference value -3 °C °C
Boiling point Reference value 80 °C °C
Evaporation rate Reference value 2.7 —
Vapour pressure Reference value 95 hPa at 20 °C hPa
Vapour density Reference value 2.49 —
Density Reference value 0.81 g/cm3 g/cm3

Reference values are general physical properties of the substance taken from published data. They are not specifications of this product.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
100 mL RA008524-PK-100ML