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Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK)

Overview

Product Name

Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK)

Brand Name

Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK)

Product ERP ID

N/A

Product ID

3260

Description

Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK) is a colorless liquid with an alcohol-like odor. Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK) plays a crucial role in the formulation of surface coatings, improving the flow and leveling of the final product. Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK) serves as a solvent in paint formulations, including nitrocellulose, acrylic, and vinyl. Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK) is also utilized as a solvent in specialized cleaning formulations for industrial cleaning and degreasing, as well as in fragrances and other cosmetic products. Methyl Isoamyl Ketone (MIAK) is also used in the production of printing inks.



Identifiers

Chemical Name

Methyl Isoamyl Ketone

EC #

Molecular Formula

C7H14O

CAS #

110-12-3

InChI Key

Synonyms

2-hexanone, 5-methyl- / 2-methyl-5-hexanone / 2-methylhexan-2-one / 5-methylhexan-2-one / isoamyl methyl ketone / isobutylacetone / isopentyl methyl ketone / ketone, methyl isoamyl / methyl isopentyl ketone / methylhexanone (=5-methyl-2-hexanon) / MIAK



Classifications

Product Chemistries

Ketones



Tags

Industries

  • Paints & Coatings
  • HI&I
  • Personal Care & Cosmetics
  • Packaging & Print

Applications

  • Cleaning & Sanitation
  • Cosmetic Products
  • Coatings
  • Paints & Varnishes
  • Fragrances
  • Degreasing Agents
  • Dyes, Pigments & Inks

Value Propositions

  • Colorless
  • Improved Flow

Marketing Segments

  • Cleaning Chemicals
  • Cosmetics
  • Paint & Dyes
  • Inks

Functions

  • Solvent

Properties


Property Name Value Unit
Solubility in water Complete
Solubility in water
Partition Coefficient n-octanol/water at 25 °C Log Pow: 1.88
Auto-Ignition Temperature 400 °C
Lower Flammability limits 1.05 vol%
Upper Flammability limits 8.2 vol%
VOC content 100 %
Physical State Liquid
Color Colorless
Odor Alcohol-like
Odor threshold 0.012 ppm
Melting point at 1013 hPa -73.9 °C
Boiling point at 1013 hPa 144 °C
Flash point (Tag closed cup) 36 °C
Vapor pressure at 20 °C 6 Pa
Relative vapor density at 20 °C 3.9
Relative density at 20 °C 0.8119
Solubility in water at 20 °C 0.54 g/100ml

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