Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) is commonly used for a variety of purposes, primarily due to its unique properties as a solvent and intermediate in chemical reactions: CAS: 110-12-3. Chemical formula: C7H14O, also expressed as CH3COCH2CH2CH(CH3)2. Table 1: Physical Properties of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Property Description CAS Number 110-12-3 Formula C7H14O Molecular Weight 114.18 g/mol Appearance Clear, colorless liquid Odor Characteristic, slightly fruity Density Approximately 0.81 g/mL at 20°C Boiling Point Approximately 144°C (363.15 K) Flash Point (Open Cup) Approximately 41°C Solubility in Water Slightly soluble Solubility in Organic Solvents Soluble in ethanol, ether, etc. Refractive Index Approximately 1.397 at 20°C Vapor Pressure Moderate, depending on the temperature Viscosity Low, depends on temperature Table 2: Chemical Properties of Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Property Description Chemical Class Ketone Functional Groups Carbonyl group (C=O) Reactivity Moderate...