Methylhydroxybutanone

Name:
Methylhydroxybutanone
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	3-methyl-3-hydroxybutan-2-one
M Formula:	(CH3)2COHCOCH3
Properties:
Clear, colorless liquid; sweet camphorlike odor. Bp 140.3C, fp −86.5C, d 0.9553 (20/20C), refr index 1.4153 (20C). Miscible with water, acetone, benzene, mineral spirits. Combustible.
Use:
Specialty solvent, chemical intermediate, flavor formulations.