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Methyl Ethyl Ketone Price Trends
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Procurement Resource provides prices of Methyl Ethyl Ketone for several regions around the globe, which are as follows:
- North America
- South America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East
- Africa
About Methyl Ethyl Ketone:
Methyl Ethyl Ketone or MEK, which is commonly known as butanone, is an organic compound. This ketone is a colourless liquid having strong, sweet odour, which is similar to that of butterscotch and acetone. It is miscible in water and is typically utilised as a commercial solvent.
Chemical Formula of Methyl Ethyl Ketone:
- CH3C(O)CH2CH3 or C4H8O
Synonyms:
- 78-93-3
- Butanone
- Ethylmethylketone
- Butan-2-one
- Methylpropanone
- Methylacetone
Molecular Weight:
- 72.107 g/mol
Industrial Uses:
- Solvents
- Absorbent
- Adhesive
- Paints and Coatings
- Lube oil dewaxing
- Gums and resins
- Chemical intermediates
- Plastic welding agent
Production Process:
- Production of Methyl Ethyl Ketone via Dehydrogenation
In order to produce Methyl Ethyl Ketone via dehydrogenation, 2-butanol is utilised as the starting material. The dehydrogenation of 2-butanol is the presence of a catalyst like copper, zinc, or bronze gives Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) as the result.
Supplier Database:
- ExxonMobil Corporation
- Royal Dutch Shell Plc
- Arkema Group
- Sasol Limited
- Tasco Chemical Corporation
- Solventis
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Methodology:
The displayed pricing data is derived through weighted average purchase price, including contract and spot transactions at the specified locations unless otherwise stated. The information provided comes from the compilation and processing of commercial data officially reported for each nation (i.e. government agencies, external trade bodies, and industry publications).