Methyl isopropyl ketone

3-Methyl-2-butanone (methyl isopropyl ketone, MIPK) is a ketone and solvent of minor importance.

It is comparable to MEK (Methyl ethyl ketone), but has a lower solvency and is more expensive.

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Structural formula of methyl isopropyl ketone
Ball-and-stick model of the methyl isopropyl ketone molecule