Methyl vinyl ketone (Stabilized)

Laboratory Chemical


Linear Formula: 
Molecular Weight:  70.09 g/mol
CAS Number: 78-94-4

Properties

Vapour pressure 100 hPa ( 20°C)
Water Solubility soluble
B pt. 80 - 81 °C
Density 0.85 g/cm3 at 20 °C

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225 - H300 + H310 + H330 - H314 - H317 - H410
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P273 - P280 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P304 + P340 + P310 - P305 + P351 + P338
Symbol
Signal word Danger
Flash point -7°C
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 3: Flammable liquids
UN Number 1251

Description

Other Notes

Methyl vinyl ketone (MVK) is an organic compound that belongs to the class of enones. It is a useful synthetic reagent in organic synthesis for the preparation of various organic compounds.

Application
Methyl vinyl ketone can be used as a reagent to synthesize Isocoumarins by a Pd-catalyzed regioselective cyclization reaction with o-alkynylbenzoates in the presence of LiCl.