Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%

Name: Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%
Brand: Vaqora Chemicals
SKU: VQ-001733

About Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%

Ethyl methyl ketone is an HPLC grade solvent in HPLC grade carrying the CAS registry number 78-93-3 with a typical assay of 99.7%. Its molecular formula is C4H8O and its molecular weight is 72.11 g/mol. The IUPAC name is butan-2-one. It is also known as Methyl ethyl ketone or MEK.

The product is provided as a liquid. Key physical data: a melting point of −87 °C. Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, away from sources of ignition, with the container tightly sealed. The GHS classification uses the signal word “Danger”, so appropriate gloves, eye protection and ventilation are recommended.

Typical applications include HPLC mobile phase, LC-MS sample preparation, trace analysis and dyes and pigments manufacture. Typical end-use sectors are academic and industrial research, pharmaceutical manufacturing and textiles and dyeing.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies Ethyl methyl ketone in 500 mL, 5 L and 165 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

HPLC mobile phase
LC-MS sample preparation
Trace analysis
Dyes & pigments manufacture

Industries

Grade guides

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%
Catalogue No.	VQ-001733
CAS Number	78-93-3
IUPAC name	butan-2-one
Molecular formula	C₄H₈O
Molecular weight	72.11 g/mol
Exact mass	72.0575
Grade	HPLC
Purity / assay	99.7%
HSN code	29141200
InChIKey	ZWEHNKRNPOVVGH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCC(=O)C
PubChem CID	6569

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Liquid
Melting point	−87 °C
LogP (XLogP3)	0.3
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 1
TPSA	17.1 Å²
UN number	UN 1193
Synonyms	Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK, 2-Butanone, Methylpropanone, Ethylmethylketone, Methylacetone, Butanone, Methylethyl ketone, Methyl acetone, Methylethylketone, 3-Butanone, Butanone 2

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

Ethyl methyl ketone, EP

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

VQ-047105

EP / AR

Ethyl methyl ketone, EP, AR

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

VQ-047104

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, for HPLC, 99.7%?

The CAS Registry Number of Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7% is 78-93-3. It is also known as Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK, 2-Butanone.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%?

Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7% 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, for HPLC, 99.7% can I order?

We supply Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7% in HPLC (99.7%) grade, in 500 mL, 5 L, 165 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7%?

Yes. Every lot of Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7% 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, for HPLC, 99.7% be shipped internationally?

Yes. Ethyl methyl ketone, for HPLC, 99.7% is classified as hazardous (UN 1193), 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.