Methyl isopropyl ketone

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Methyl isopropyl ketone
IUPAC name	3-Methylbutan-2-one
Other names	Isopropyl methyl ketone, Methyl isopropyl kethone
Identifiers
CAS number	[563-80-4]
SMILES	CC(C)C(=O)C
Properties
Molecular formula	C5H10O
Molar mass	86.13 g/mol
Density	0.803-0.805 g/cm³
Melting point	-92 °C
Boiling point	93-95 °C
Solubility in other solvents	water: 6 g/l (20 °C)
Hazards
Flash point	-1 °C
Autoignition temperature	475 °C
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C, 100 kPa) Infobox disclaimer and references

Methyl isopropyl ketone is a highly flammable liquid ketone. Its formula is C₅H₁₀O. Two other ketones, which are isomers of methyl isopropyl ketone, are 2-pentanone and 3-pentanone. It is primarily used as a solvent.

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