Discover Aure Chemical's Premium Methyl Amyl Ketone Supply
Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK), chemically known as 2-Heptanone (CAS 110-43-0), is a versatile, high-purity, medium-evaporating ketone solvent. It is a colorless liquid with a mild, pleasant, slightly fruity and ethereal odor. MAK is highly valued in the coatings and chemical industries for its excellent balance of solvency and evaporation rate. It exhibits strong dissolving power for a wide array of resins, including vinyls, acrylics, and cellulosics, making it a critical component for achieving high-quality finishes in industrial and automotive applications.
Basic Information of Methyl Amyl Ketone
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| CAS No.: | 110-43-0 |
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| EC No.: | 203-767-1 |
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| Linear Formula: | C7H14O |
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| Molecular Weight: | 114.19 |
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| Appearance: | Colorless, clear liquid |
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| Odor: | Mild, slightly fruity, ethereal, ketone odor |
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| Melting Point: | 35 °C (lit.) |
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| Boiling Point: | 149-150 °C (lit.) |
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| Density: | 0.82 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
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| Solubility: | Slightly soluble in water; fully miscible with most organic solvents. |
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| Flash Point: | 106 °F |
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| RIDADR: | UN 1110 3/PG 3 |
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| Chemical Structure: |  |
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Application Overview
MAK's balanced properties—strong solvency and medium evaporation rate—make it versatile across numerous high-demand industrial applications:
High-Solids Coatings: Used extensively in automotive OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) finishes, refinish paints, and high-performance industrial coatings. It improves pigment wetting and ensures proper flow and leveling, resulting in a smooth, high-gloss finish.
Vinyl and Acrylic Resins: It is a premium solvent for formulating various vinyl, acrylic, and epoxy resin-based coatings, adhesives, and sealants, providing the necessary dissolving power without the high volatility of lighter ketones.
Specialty Printing Inks: Incorporated into gravure and flexographic printing inks where controlled drying is essential to prevent smearing and ensure high print quality on various substrates.
Extraction and Separation: Used as an effective extraction solvent in the chemical process industry for separating and purifying certain organic compounds and inorganic salts.
Cleaning and Degreasing: Employed as a medium-to-heavy duty solvent for industrial cleaning and degreasing applications, offering powerful solvency for oil, grease, and resinous residues.
Why Choose Aure Chemical for MAK?
Aure Chemical offers Methyl Amyl Ketone (CAS 110-43-0) with a focus on stability, low impurity profiles, and customized regulatory assistance for global operations.
Carbonyl Purity Assurance: We utilize advanced continuous distillation processes to ensure a minimum 99.5% active ketone content. This high purity is essential for chemical stability and prevents unwanted side reactions in the final customer's coating or chemical process, ensuring predictable end-product performance.
Odor Profile Consistency: While primarily an industrial solvent, MAK's odor can be a factor in confined spaces or specific applications. Our process control is tuned to minimize trace aldehyde impurities, resulting in a cleaner, milder odor profile, improving working conditions without sacrificing solvency power.
Global Regulatory Filing Support: We proactively maintain and update detailed dossiers for MAK, including REACH compliance documentation and TSCA certification. This comprehensive regulatory package dramatically simplifies the process for our international customers to register and use the chemical in various jurisdictions.
Bulk Customization for Evaporation: We offer custom solvent blend consultation and provide detailed relative evaporation curves for MAK blended with other solvents. This service helps formulators optimize their solvent system for precise application methods (e.g., spray, dip, flow coat) and environmental conditions.
Hazards Classification
GHS Classification: Flammable Liquid (GHS02), Acute Toxicity (GHS07)
Hazard Statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; harmful if swallowed; harmful if inhaled; may cause drowsiness or dizziness.
UN Number: UN 1110
Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable Liquids)
Packing Group: III
GHS02: Flammable
GHS07: Acute toxicity
