5-Methyl-2-hexanone (methyl isoamyl ketone, MIAK) is an aliphatic ketone. Its ability to elicit germination response in uredospores of certain species of rust has been investigated. The near-UV absorption cross section and absorption spectrum of MIAK were measured and employed to determine its…

Synonyms: Methyl isoamyl ketone, Isoamyl methyl ketone Hill Formula: C₇H₁₄O CAS Number: 110-12-3 UN Number: UN2302