Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

pharmaceutical secondary standard; traceable to USP

Synonym(s): 4-Methyl-2-pentanone; Isobutyl methyl ketone; Isopropylacetone; Methyl isobutyl ketone

Empirical Formula: C₆H₁₂O

Formula Weight: 100.16

Linear Formula: (CH₃)₂CHCH₂COCH₃

MDL Number: MFCD00008938

Boiling Point: 117-118 °C

Melting Point: −80 °C(lit.)

Density: 0.801 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)

Refractive Index: n20/D 1.395(lit.)

Beilstein Registry Number: 605399