Specification
| Product Name | 2-Butanone |
|---|---|
| Other Names | MEK |
| CAS No. | 78-93-3 |
| EINECS No. | 201-159-0 |
| MF | C4H8O |
| Molecular weight | 72.11 |
| Purity | 99.5% |
| Appearance | colorless clear liquid |
| Density | 0.805-0.81 g/cm³ |
| Melting point | -85.9 °C |
| Boiling point | 79.6 °C |
| Solubility | -9 °C |
Values are typical for the standard grade. Tighter specifications are available — state the target in your inquiry and we confirm against the production batch.
Hazard classification
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
- H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- H319 Causes serious eye irritation
- EUH066 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Precautionary statements (1)
- P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
European Chemicals Agency. "butanone; ethyl methyl ketone, Index No. 606-002-00-3." In Table 3 of Annex VI to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP Regulation), 23rd Adaptation to Technical Progress (harmonised list as of 2026-07-07). Helsinki: European Chemicals Agency, 2026. https://echa.europa.eu/information-on-chemicals/annex-vi-to-clp.
Packaging and shipping
2-Butoxyethanol (2-Butanone), also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), is a colorless transparent liquid with a similar acetone-like odor and low viscosity. Its chemical formula is C₄H₈O and its molecular weight is 72.11. As a highly soluble, moderately volatile, and balanced-performing excellent solvent, 2-butoxyethanol is an indispensable key raw material in modern coatings, adhesives, inks, cleaning, and chemical synthesis fields. Its excellent solubility and drying properties make it one of the environmentally friendly alternatives to benzene-based solvents.
Product Description
Anhui Eapearl Chemical Co., Ltd., as a professional chemical supplier in China, strictly adheres to all national laws and regulations regarding the management of hazardous chemicals. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, stable and reliable 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone) products, emphasizing its core value as a high-performance, quick-drying organic solvent. At the same time, safety, compliance and environmental protection are placed at the top of our operational priorities.
Product Introduction
The core value of 2-butanone lies in its excellent solubility, moderate evaporation rate, good leveling property, and relatively low toxicity, making it the preferred solvent in numerous industrial fields.
Coatings and Inks Industry (the largest application field):
Core solvent: It has excellent solubility for nitrocellulose, vinyl resins, acrylic resins, alkyd resins, epoxy resins, polyurethane resins, etc., and is an important component of nitro lacquers, acrylic lacquers, polyurethane coatings, marine coatings, etc.
Performance improvement: It can effectively reduce the viscosity of the coating, improve the workability and leveling, control the drying time, reduce coating defects, and enhance the coating gloss and adhesion.
Ink Manufacturing: Used in printing inks, providing rapid drying and good pigment dispersion.
Adhesives and Sealants (one of the fastest-growing fields):
Key solvent: As an efficient solvent in the production of PVC, SBS, polyurethane, rubber-based adhesives, it provides excellent solubility and rapid curing properties, improving workability and initial adhesion.
Industry drivers: Benefiting from the growth in demand in new energy vehicle battery packaging, consumer electronics assembly, packaging, furniture manufacturing, and construction industries. From 2022 to 2024, the demand for 2-butanone in the adhesive field has consistently remained above 30%, firmly ranking as the largest application field downstream.
Industrial Cleaning and Degreasing:
Powerful cleaning agent: Due to its strong solubility, it can quickly dissolve oil, wax, resin, and adhesive residues, widely used in metal processing, plastic products, electronic components, and mechanical equipment cleaning and degreasing.
Chemical Synthesis and Intermediate Products:
Important raw materials: Used to synthesize various high-value-added chemicals such as methoxyethyl acetone (MEKP, polymer catalyst), 2-butanone oxime (MEKO, anti-scaling agent), methyl pentyl ketone, butyrolactone, methyl pseudocrotonaldehyde, etc.
Electronic and Precision Cleaning (High Growth Potential Field):
Precision cleaning: Electronic-grade high-purity 2-butanone is used for photoresist removal, circuit board cleaning, and precision instrument cleaning in semiconductor manufacturing, with extremely low requirements for metal ion content.
Lithium Battery Materials: As an important intermediate product for N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) production, benefiting from the development of the new energy industry chain. Other fields: Wax removal from lubricants, tape manufacturing, spice synthesis, pharmaceuticals, and as standard substances for chromatographic analysis, etc.
Delivery&Payment method
Frequently asked
In what packaging is 2-Butanone shipped?
Standard formats are Drum (180 kg), IBC Drum (1127 kg), ISO tank (20ft) (24–26 m³), ISO tank (40ft) (48–50 m³). Other packaging can be arranged for full-container orders.
Is a safety data sheet available for 2-Butanone?
Yes, on request. Safety data sheets are issued per grade and destination market; state the country of import in your inquiry.
What purity do you supply?
The standard grade is 99.5%. Tighter specifications are confirmed against the production batch before shipment.
