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What is the difference between acetone and methyl ethyl ketone?
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∙ 11y ago
Chemically the difference is 1 carbon and 2 hydrogen atoms.
Acetone ==> CH3-CHO-CH3
MEK (Butanone) ==> CH3-CHO-CH2-CH3
Their properties are therefore very similar because of this.
MEK
HARMFUL OR FATAL IF SWALLOWED. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM.
Acetone
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. CAUSES IRRITATION TO SKIN, EYES AND RESPIRATORY TRACT. AFFECTS CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
Acetone also happens to be much cheaper.
As for uses, since acetone evaporates quicker it is often used as a paint thinner as it will not prolong the drying time as much as MEK would. Acetone is also a better solvent because looking at the structure of the molecule it has a more medium polarity than MEK, and thus dissolves a wider range of compounds.
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Is ethyl methyl ketone covalent bonded?
The bonds in ethyl methyl ketone are covalent.
What is the name Ketone with 6 carbons?
methyl ethyl ketone
Which substance is added for the denaturation of ethyl alcohol unfit for drinking?
Many different denaturing methods have been used. The most common is adding methanol (methyl/wood alcohol). Other common additives are acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl keytone.
Why is that another solvent can be used instead of ethanol?
Depends on what you are trying to dissolve. Some other industrial solvents include isopropyl alcohol, methanol, toluene, acetone and methyl ethyl ketone.
Is Methyl Ethyl Ketone volatile?
yes
What makes acetone?
Common synonyms Acetone, 2-propanone, methyl ketone, dimethyl ketone Formula (CH3)2C=O
Acetone contains which functional group?
This is actually an organic chemistry question, but it is a Methyl Ketone.
Does acetone have a net dipole?
An acetone molecule does have a net dipole. The dipole moment of acetone is 2.91 D. This is caused by the difference in electronegativity between methyl groups and a carbonyl group.
What helps nail polish to come off?
any methyl ketone!! but usually you just use acetone, which you can buy at walmart for $1 or $2
Using the handbook of chemical data find the boiling point at 1 ATM for the following substances acetone methyl ethyl ketone methanol ethanol reference?
acetone: 56.5 C - 133 F methyl ethyl ketone 80 C - 176 F methanol 64.7 C - 64.7 - 148.4 F ethanol 78.5 C - 173 F
Is methyl hydrate the same as acetone?
No, methyl hydrate is not the same as acetone.
Is ethyl methyl ketone covalent bonded?
The bonds in ethyl methyl ketone are covalent.
What is the name Ketone with 6 carbons?
methyl ethyl ketone
Which substance is added for the denaturation of ethyl alcohol unfit for drinking?
Many different denaturing methods have been used. The most common is adding methanol (methyl/wood alcohol). Other common additives are acetone, methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl keytone.
Reaction between methyl ethyl ketone and water?
They don't react with each other.
What is MEK?
Methyl Ethyl Ketone, or Butanone is a colorless solvent with with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. A sharp smelling solvent with an odor of butterscotch and acetone and is actually related to acetone. Its used in dissolving paint, lacquer, varnishes and a cleaning agent.
Are MEK and MEK peroxide the same thing?
Not MEK (methyl ethyl ketone), MEK peroxide (methyl ethyl ketone peroxide, which is trimeric).
