Is Methyl Isobutyl Ketone vegetarian?
Methyl Isobutyl Ketone
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
Vegan
Vegan
Methyl isobutyl ketone is a colourless organic solvent used industrially for gums, resins, paints, and lacquers. It is produced synthetically via chemical processing of acetone.
| Also known as | 4-Methylpentan-2-one, Isobutyl methyl ketone, methyl isobutyl ketone, MIBK |
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| INCI name | Methyl Isobutyl Ketone |
| CAS number | 108-10-1 |
| EC number | 203-550-1 |
| CosIng ID | 35359 |
| Last reviewed | 9 July 2026 |
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