Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is the common name for the organic compound 4-methylpentan-2-one, condensed chemical formula (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3. This colorless liquid, a ketone, is used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose. Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK) Production At laboratory scale, MIBK can be produced via a three-step process using acetone as the …