Methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) also known as Butanone , is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. It is colorless liquid has a sharp, sweet odor.
Methyl isobutyl ketone is a stable, colorless liquid having pleasant odor with the formula (CH3)2CHCH2C(O)CH3. It is slightly soluble in water and miscible with most organic solvents. It is useful for liquid-liquid extraction also extraction of gold, silver and other precious metals from cyanide solutions.
Methyl isobutyl ketone is also used as a denaturing agent for denatured alcohol. It is both a medium-boiling and a medium-evaporating solvent. This is used as a solvent for gums, resins and varnishes.
Acetone also called 2-propanone or dimethyl ketone is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent in cleaning purposes in laboratories. Acetone is most commonly known as the solvent that removes nail polish, but it is also found in bath and fragrance products, hair and skin care products, skin-lightening products and as paint thinner. Acetone is commonly used in chemical peeling.
