2-Butanone Basic information
Product Name: 2-Butanone
Synonyms: 2-BUTANONE;METHYL ETHYL KETONE;MEK;BUTANONE;BUTANONE, 2-;ETHYL METHYL KETONE;FEMA 2170;2-butanal
CAS: 78-93-3
MF: C4H8O
MW: 72.11
EINECS: 201-159-0
Product Categories: Organics;Analytical Chemistry;Solvents for HPLC & Spectrophotometry;Solvents for Spectrophotometry
Mol File: 78-93-3.mol
2-Butanone Chemical Properties
mp -87 °C
bp 80 °C(lit.)
density 0.806
vapor density 2.49 (vs air)
vapor pressure 71 mm Hg ( 20 °C)
refractive index n20/D 1.379(lit.)
FEMA 2170
Fp 26 °F
storage temp. 2-8°C
Water Solubility 290 g/L (20 ºC)
Merck 14,6072
BRN 741880
Stability: Stable. Highly flammable. Incompatible with oxidizing agents, bases, strong reducing agents. Protect from moisture.
CAS DataBase Reference 78-93-3(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference 2-Butanone(78-93-3)
EPA Substance Registry System 2-Butanone(78-93-3)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes F,Xi,T
Risk Statements 11-36-66-67-39/23/24/25-23/24/25
Safety Statements 9-16-45-36/37
RIDADR UN 1193 3/PG 2
WGK Germany 1
RTECS EL6475000
HazardClass 3
PackingGroup II
Hazardous Substances Data 78-93-3(Hazardous Substances Data)