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[Chemical Knowledge]:What are the role and uses of methyl isobutyl ketone

The abbreviation of

methyl isobutyl ketone is MIBK, which is a colorless or light yellow oily liquid. Melting point 12.39 ℃(11 ℃), boiling point 211.9 ℃(213-214 ℃),84.3 ℃(1.33kPa), relative density 1.2483(20/4 ℃), refractive index 1.5662. Flash point 87 ℃. Slightly soluble in water, soluble in ethanol, ether, acetone and benzene. It has a strong aldehyde taste.

Eight Functions and Uses

of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone 1. Used as a solvent and also as a dewaxing agent for lubricating oil;

2. Used as standard substance, solvent and extractant for chromatographic analysis;

3. Used as an intermediate for rodenticide

4. Used as a spice. Mainly used to prepare rum, cheese and fruit flavors.

5. Used as mineral concentrator, oil dewaxing solvent, color film coloring agent

6. Used as tetracycline, pyrethroid and DDT solvent, adhesive, rubber glue, aircraft and model masked paint.

7. Used in organic synthesis industry

8. Used as anticoagulant and diluent for ethylene resin.

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