Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Butanone also known as methyl ethyl ketone or MEK is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp sweet odor reminiscent of butterscotch and acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale and also occurs in trace amounts in nature. It is soluble in water and is commonly used as an industrial solvent.