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Is Methyl Isobutyl Ketone vegetarian?

Methyl Isobutyl Ketone

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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
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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