Ketone Solvents

In organic chemistry, a ketone is an organic compound with the structure R₂C=O, where R can be a variety of carbon-containing substituents. Combined with other functional groups, ketone and aldehydes are widespread in nature. They are also known as methanoyl or formyl group, and are very common and essential in biology and industry.

Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is produced on an industrial scale by treating acetone with a strongly acidic, palladium catalyst-doped cation exchange resin under medium pressure of hydrogen. It is a common solvent used in various industries, including paints and coatings, adhesives, and pharmaceuticals. MIBK is a stable and versatile solvent that can dissolve a wide range of substances, including resins, oils, and waxes. In the paint and coatings industry, MIBK is used as a solvent for nitrocellulose, vinyl resins, and acrylic resins.

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