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Methyl Vinyl Ketone, Sigma-Aldrich™
Description
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. MVK is a 3-oxobutyl synthon, which undergoes a 1,4 conjugate addition (Michael addition) reaction. MVK is susceptible to anionic polymerization, therefore it is typically stored with hydroquinone, which inhibits polymerization.
Specifications
Specifications
| Density | 0.85 g/cm3 at 20°C |
| Boiling Point | 80°C to 81°C/1013 hPa |
| MDL Number | MFCD00008777 |
| Quantity | 250 mL |
| Synonym | Methyl vinyl ketone, 1-Buten-3-one, MVK, Vinyl methyl ketone, Methyl vinyl ketone |
| Molecular Weight (g/mol) | 70.09 |
| Grade | Research |
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