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Kirk-Othmer Encyclopedia of Chemical Technology

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

Standard Article

Durai Muthusamy¹ and Ian Fisher²

¹Shell Chemical LP, Westhollow Technology Center

²Shell Chemical LP, Westhollow Technology Center

DOI: 10.1002/0471238961.1305200813212008.a01
Article Online Posting Date: October 18, 2001

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Abstract

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) (4-methyl-2-pentanone) is an industrially important solvent and chemical intermediate. The properties, manufacturing technologies, uses, and health, safety, and environmental aspects of MIBK are discussed in this article.

Keywords: Methyl isobutyl ketone; 4-Methyl-2-pentanone; MIBK; Acetone derivative; Diacetone alcohol; Diisobutyl ketone; Mesityl oxide; Solvent