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InventoryRef 4070202/03/2011

METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE

3-Methylbutanone

METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

Regulatory evidence by market

No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 563-80-4
CAS 563-80-4PubChem CID 11251

3-Methyl-2-butanone

3-methylbutan-2-one appears as a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. Flash point below 70 °F. Less dense than water. May be toxic by inhalation and skin absorption. Used as a solvent. CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name
3-methylbutan-2-one
Molecular formula
C5H10O
Molecular weight
86.13 g/mol
Exact mass
86.073164938 Da
XLogP3
0.8
Topological polar surface area
17.1 Ų
Hydrogen-bond donors
0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors
1
Covalent units
1
Defined stereocentres
0

Also known as

Methyl isopropyl ketoneIsopropyl methyl ketone2-Acetylpropane2-Butanone, 3-methyl-MIPKKetone, isopropyl methyl2-Acetyl propaneMethylbutanone
16 more reported names
V8DP6THY5ONSC-93793-methyl butan-2-one2-isopentanoneRefChem:817814209-264-3Methyl butanone-22-Methyl-3-butanone3-MethylbutanonemethylisopropylketoneNSC 93793-methyl-butan-2-one3-Methyl-2-butanone, 99%Methyl Isopropyl Ketone (Standard For Gc >99.5%)Methylbutanone (VAN)Caswell No. 555A
External database identifiers

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Inventory details for METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE

INCI name

METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE

Description

3-Methylbutanone

Record provenance

Inventory reference
40702
Imported identity
METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE
Source update
02/03/2011
European Commission CosIng source notes

Key data

Restriction
Function
PERFUMING
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

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How METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL ISOPROPYL KETONE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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