Ethyl methyl ketone, EP

Name: Ethyl methyl ketone, EP
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-047105

About Ethyl methyl ketone, EP

Ethyl methyl ketone is an analytical reagent grade solvent (EP grade) carrying the CAS registry number 78-93-3. Its molecular formula is C4H8O and its molecular weight is 72.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is butan-2-one. Common synonyms include 2-Butanone and Butanone.

It is supplied as a liquid. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. Under GHS it is labelled “Danger”, so handle it with suitable PPE and consult the SDS.

Typical applications include analytical reagent work, extraction and recrystallisation, titrimetric analysis and solvent and extraction work. Our customers for this product work in academic and industrial research and pharmaceutical manufacturing.

We offer Ethyl methyl ketone in 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L and 25 L packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Analytical reagent work
Extraction & recrystallisation
Titrimetric analysis
Solvent & extraction work

Industries

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl methyl ketone, EP
Catalogue No.	VQ-047105
CAS Number	78-93-3
IUPAC name	butan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O
Molecular weight	72.11 g/mol
Exact mass	72.0575
Grade	EP
HSN code	29141200
InChIKey	ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)C
PubChem CID	6569

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
Synonyms	2-Butanone, Butanone, Methylethyl ketone, Methyl acetone, Methylethylketone, 3-Butanone, Butanone 2, Acetone, methyl-, Ethyl methyl cetone, Metiletilchetone, Ketone, ethyl methyl, Metyl ethyl ketone

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

Flammable

Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Danger

Hazard statements

H225Highly flammable liquid and vapor
H319Causes serious eye irritation
H336May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Precautionary statements: P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P303 + P361 + P353, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P337 + P317, P370 + P378, P403 + P233, P403 + P235, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Other grades of CAS 78-93-3

Synthesis

Ethyl methyl ketone, 99%

CAS: 78-93-3
Formula: C₄H₈O
MW: 72.11 g/mol

VQ-002004

EP / AR

Ethyl methyl ketone, EP, AR

CAS: 78-93-3
Formula: C₄H₈O
MW: 72.11 g/mol

VQ-047104

HPLC

Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%

CAS: 78-93-3
Formula: C₄H₈O
MW: 72.11 g/mol

VQ-001733

HPLC / Spectroscopy

Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, for spectroscopy ≥99.50%

CAS: 78-93-3
Formula: C₄H₈O
MW: 72.11 g/mol

VQ-045742

AR

Ethyl methyl ketone, GR 99%+

CAS: 78-93-3
Formula: C₄H₈O
MW: 72.11 g/mol

VQ-001797

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Ethyl methyl ketone, EP?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl methyl ketone, EP is 78-93-3. It is also known as 2-Butanone, Butanone, Methylethyl ketone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl methyl ketone, EP?

Ethyl methyl ketone, EP has the molecular formula C4H8O and a molecular weight of 72.11 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is butan-2-one.

Which grade and pack sizes of Ethyl methyl ketone, EP can I order?

We supply Ethyl methyl ketone, EP in EP grade, in 500 mL, 1 L, 2.5 L, 25 L packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl methyl ketone, EP?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl methyl ketone, EP is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Ethyl methyl ketone, EP be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl methyl ketone, EP is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.