Also known as: DIBK, 2,6-dimethyl-4-heptanone, isovalerone
CAS 108-83-8C9H18OEnquire for availability
Di Isobutyl Ketone is a slow-evaporating, low-water-solubility ketone for high-solids coatings, supplied to industrial chemicals manufacturers across the GCC.
CAS No.
108-83-8
Formula
C9H18O
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Packing
150 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Typical response time: within one business day, with price, packing and lead time.
Within our ketones range, Di Isobutyl Ketone is a slow-evaporating, low-water-solubility ketone for high-solids coatings. Orders ship ex-warehouse where stock is held, or direct from origin for container volumes.
It is supplied as clear colourless liquid with a mild sweet odour, in technical grade, 99.0% min, with an assay of 99.0% min. The CAS number is 108-83-8 and the molecular formula is C9H18O.
Applications of Di Isobutyl Ketone
Typical applications include:
High-solids and high-bake industrial coating systems
Nitrocellulose lacquer retarder
Solvent extraction and metal separation processes
Pesticide and specialty chemical formulation
Packing, storage and handling
Standard packing is 150 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Store in cool, ventilated flammable store. Shelf life is 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored as specified.
Supply and documentation
Technical specification for Di Isobutyl Ketone
CAS No.
108-83-8
Formula
C9H18O
Appearance
Clear colourless liquid with a mild sweet odour
Grade
Technical grade, 99.0% min
Purity / Assay
99.0% min
Assay
99.0% min
Water
0.1% max
Boiling point
168 °C
Flash point
49 °C
Water solubility
0.05% — very low
Packing
150 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC
Storage
Cool, ventilated flammable store
Shelf life
24 months
Values are typical for the grade we stock. Please confirm the required specification with our sales team.
High-solids and high-bake industrial coating systems
Nitrocellulose lacquer retarder
Solvent extraction and metal separation processes
Pesticide and specialty chemical formulation
What packing is Di Isobutyl Ketone supplied in?
Di Isobutyl Ketone is supplied in 150 kg MS drum · 1000 L IBC. Other pack sizes can be arranged for container quantities — tell us what suits your plant.
Which grade of Di Isobutyl Ketone do you stock?
We supply technical grade, 99.0% min. If you work to a different specification, send it across — a large part of what we supply is sourced to the customer's own standard.
Can you deliver Di Isobutyl Ketone outside the UAE?
Yes. We ship to Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain by road and consolidated container, and to East and West African ports on CIF terms.
