ETHYL METHYL KETONE
Prepared at the 28th JECFA (1984), published in FNP 31/2 (1984) and in FNP 52 (1992). No ADI was allocated at the 25th JECFA (1981)
SYNONYMS Methyl ethyl ketone, MEK
DEFINITION
Chemical names 2-Butanone, butane-2-one
C.A.S. number 78-93-3
Chemical formula C4H8O
Assay Not less than 99.5%
DESCRIPTION Clear colourless liquid with a characteristic odour
FUNCTIONAL USESExtraction solvent, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph JECFA no. 278)
