Diisobutyl ketone
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Description
A colorless, liquid used as a slow-drying solvent for cellulose nitrate and other synthetic resins in coating and lacquer operations. Diisobutyl ketone is also used as a solvent for inks and stains.
Synonyms and Related Terms
DIBK; di-iso-butyl ketone; 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone;isovalerone
Other Properties
Miscible with most organic solvents. Immiscible with water.
| Composition | C9H18O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 108-83-8 |
| Melting Point | -41.5 |
| Density | 0.8089 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 142.24 |
| Boiling Point | 168.1 |
Hazards and Safety
Toxic. Combustible. Flash point=49C (120F)
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Authority
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993