Definition

2-Hexanone (methyl butyl ketone, MBK) is a ketone used as a general solvent and in paints. It dissolves cellulose nitrate, vinyl polymers and copolymers, and natural and synthetic resins. It is recommended as a solvent because it is photochemically inactive;however it has a very low safe threshold limit value.
2-Hexanone is absorbed through the lungs, orally and dermally and its metabolite, 2,5-hexanedione, is neurotoxic.Animal tests have shown that the neurotoxic effect of 2-hexanone may be potentiated by simultaneous administration of 2-butanone (methyl ethyl ketone, MEK).

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    2-Hexanone uses

  • It was used in the past in paint and paint thinner.
  • to make other chemical substances.
  • Working in coal gasification, oil shale processing, or wood pulping operations.
  • Working in oil shale processing.
  • Working in wood pulping operations.
  • Used in the synthesis of (+/-)-monomorine.
  • Used in the preparation of alcohols by transfer hydrogenation of ketones.
  • used as a solvent for many materials :
    • Primarily in the lacquer industry as a solvent for lacquers and varnish removers
    • It had also been used as a solvent for ink thinners, resins, oils, fats, and waxes
  • used as an intermediate in the synthesis of organic chemicals

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