Description
1. Product Overview
3-Methyl-2-butanone (Methyl Isopropyl Ketone, MIPK) is a high-performance aliphatic ketone solvent widely used across coatings, chemical synthesis, and industrial formulation industries. It is valued for its balanced evaporation rate, excellent solvency power, and compatibility with a broad range of resins and polymers. This product plays a critical role in optimizing formulation efficiency, production stability, and end-product performance, including niche biochemical and catalytic research contexts such as Beta-glucosidase applications. Its strategic importance in the global solvents market stems from its versatility, cost-efficiency, and strong substitution potential against more expensive or regulated ketone alternatives.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Name: 3-Methyl-2-butanone (MIPK)
- Chemical Formula: C5H10O
- CAS Number: 563-80-4
- Purity: ≥ 99.0% (industrial grade / high purity options available)
- Physical State: Clear, colorless liquid
- Odor: Mild, acetone-like / fruity ketone odor
- Density: ~0.80–0.82 g/cm³ at 20°C
- Boiling Point: ~94–96°C
- Solubility: Slightly soluble in water; fully miscible with most organic solvents
- Packaging Options: 165 kg steel drums, 800–1000 kg IBC tanks, bulk ISO tank supply
- Shelf Life: 24 months under recommended storage conditions (cool, dry, ventilated area)
3. Core Industrial Applications
3-Methyl-2-butanone is extensively used in coatings, paints, varnishes, adhesives, and printing ink formulations due to its strong solvency and controlled evaporation profile. In the chemical industry, it serves as an intermediate and reaction medium in organic synthesis, enabling efficient processing of resins, polymers, and specialty chemicals. It is also utilized in extraction processes where selective solubility and volatility are required. Compared to alternative ketones, MIPK offers improved balance between drying time and solvency strength, enhancing production efficiency and reducing formulation costs.
4. Competitive Advantages
- High-purity, consistent batch-to-batch quality for industrial reliability
- Stable global supply chain ensuring uninterrupted procurement cycles
- Optimized logistics for bulk shipping and containerized delivery efficiency
- Cost-competitive positioning versus alternative ketone solvents (e.g., MEK substitutes)
- Environmentally optimized solvent profile with lower residue impact in formulations
- Comprehensive technical documentation, COA, and regulatory compliance support
- Strong technical assistance for formulation optimization and process integration
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): Bulk 20 MT
- Standard Bulk Packaging: 165 kg drums / 800–1000 kg IBCs / ISO tank containers
- Loading Capacity: Approx. 12–15 MT per 20-foot container (drum-based loading), higher for ISO bulk shipments upon request
- Supply Model: FOB / CIF / Ex-Works available depending on destination
- Lead Time: 7–21 days depending on order volume and logistics configuration
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