-123.3 °F (NTP, 1992)
-86.67 °C
-86.6 °C
-86 °C
-123 °F
Boiling Point
175.3 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
79.59 °C
78.60 to 80.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
80 °C
175 °F
Density
0.806 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
0.805 at 20 °C/4 °C; 0.7997 at 25 °C/4 °C; 0.8255 at 0 °C/4 °C
Bulk density: 6.71 lb/gal at 20 °C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.8
0.801-0.803
Physical Description
Methyl ethyl ketone appears as colorless fairly volatile liquid with a pleasant pungent odor. Flash point 20 °F. Vapors heavier than air. Does not react with water or many common materials. Stable in normal transportation. Irritates the nose, eyes, and throat. Combustion may produce toxic materials. Density 6.7 lb / gal. Used as a solvent, for making other chemicals, and for production of wax from petroleum.
Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid
Colorless liquid with a moderately sharp, fragrant, mint- or acetone-like odor; [NIOSH]
Liquid
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.