Methyl N-amyl ketone (MAK) Production Cost Reports

Methyl N-amyl ketone production cost report provides a comprehensive analysis and know-how for setting up a Methyl N-amyl ketone production plant. The study covers all the requisite aspects that one needs to know for the production of Methyl N-amyl ketone. This includes manufacturing processes, raw material requirements, utility requirements, infrastructure requirements, machinery and technology requirements, manpower requirements, packaging requirements, transportation requirements, etc.

Methyl N-amyl ketone or MAK is a clear, colorless liquid chemical with the chemical formula CH3(CH2)4COCH3. It comprises seven carbon, fourteen hydrogen, and one oxygen atom. It is a flammable chemical with a molecular mass of 114.19 g/mol. It is also known as 2-heptanone. The compound is a dialkyl ketone with a methyl group attached to it. It has a strong, characteristic fruity odor with a pear-like flavor.

Its melting and boiling points are measured approximately around -35 °C and 150 °C, respectively. Its flash point is measured at 39 °C. It is poorly soluble in water, while it can be dissolved in other chemical solvents. It is chemically miscible in ethanol and ethers. Its vapor pressure is 3.85 mm Hg at a standard temperature of 25 °C. Its autoignition temperature is measured approximately at 393 °C. It decomposes on heating at higher temperatures while releasing acrid smoke in the air. It is a corrosive chemical liquid that has the ability to corrode a few varieties of plastics.

Methyl N-amyl ketone is a flammable chemical liquid with various industrial applications. It is a useful compound, that is chiefly incorporated in paints and coating along with chemical industries. The chemical is included in the formulations of various color and coating products. It is used in the preparation of inks, paints, and coating materials. It is considered a liquid solvent that can be used in the production of pharmaceuticals and agrochemical products, including pesticides. Additionally, it is used in manufacturing chemical adhesives and inks on a large scale.