Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) or ethyl methyl ketone, is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2CH3. This colorless liquid ketone has a sharp, sweet odor reminiscent of acetone. It is produced industrially on a large scale, but occurs in nature only in trace amounts. It is partially soluble in water, and is commonly used as an industrial solvent. It is an isomer of another solvent, tetrahydrofuran.
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Olea europaea
(NCBI:txid4146)
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Found in
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(BTO:0000486).
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Olea europaea
(NCBI:txid4146)
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Found in
leaf
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antioxidant
A substance that opposes oxidation or inhibits reactions brought about by dioxygen or peroxides.
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metabolite
Any intermediate or product resulting from metabolism. The term 'metabolite' subsumes the classes commonly known as primary and secondary metabolites.
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antineoplastic agent
A substance that inhibits or prevents the proliferation of neoplasms.
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4-(2-hydroxyethyl)benzene-1,2-diol
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3,4-dihydroxyphenylethanol
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dopet
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ChemIDplus
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10597-60-1
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CAS Registry Number
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2208118
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Reaxys Registry Number
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