Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) is a colorless, organic liquid chemical substance that contains a carbonyl group. It is non-reactive and used to manufacture surface treating solvents. Methyl ethyl ketone may also be known as ethyl methyl ketone, methyl acetone or 2-butanone. View Full Term
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