2-Hexanone2-Hexanone, also known as methyl butyl ketone, MBK, is an organic compound with the molecular formula CH3C(O)(CH2)3CH3. It is classified as a ketone. The compound is a colorless, water-like liquid that is used as a general solvent and in paints. Read from the Chembox of the Wikipedia article 2-Hexanone, revision 1380136006.

Property

Value

Formula

C6H12O, 100.16 g/mol

Melting point

-55.5 °C

Boiling point

127.6 °C

Density

0.8113 g/cm³

Flash point

25 °C

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