2-Butanone
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Chinese name |
甲基乙基酮 |
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English name |
2-Butanone |
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Molecular formula |
C4H8O |
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Synonyms |
2-butanone, methyl ethyl ketone |
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Uses |
Mainly used as a solvent and dewaxing agent; also used in a variety of organic synthesis and as a raw material for synthetic fragrances and pharmaceuticals. |
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Properties |
Appearance and properties: Colorless liquid with an acetonemia-like odor. Melting point: -85.9℃ Relative density (water = 1): 0.81. Boiling point: 79.6℃ Relative density (air = 1): 2.42 Saturated vapor pressure: 9.49 kPa/20°C Solubility: Soluble in water, ethanol and ethyl ether; miscible with oils. Critical temperature: 260℃ Critical pressure: 4.40MPa Combustion heat: 2441.8kJ/mol |