Methyl Amyl Ketone (MAK) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- MAK
- Methyl N-Amyl Ketone
- 2-Heptanone
- Heptan-2-One
Methyl amyl ketone supplier in Malaysia for coatings, ink, adhesive and precision cleaning buyers who need a slow ketone rather than a fast one. The trade abbreviation is MAK and the systematic name is 2-heptanone, CAS 110-43-0, formula C7H14O.
Evaporation rate is the reason it gets specified. MAK flashes off well behind methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl ketone, so formulators use it to hold flow and gloss late in high-solids and baking films. Its odour is also mild for a ketone, which counts in spray booths and enclosed application areas.
Technical grade covers coatings, lacquer and ink work, high-purity lots serve resin dissolution and electronic-grade cleaning, and a separate flavour specification of 2-heptanone is sold for cheese and dairy notes. The same solvency suits automotive refinish, coil coating, printing inks and metal degreasing.
Methyl amyl ketone is a different product from methyl isobutyl ketone, methyl ethyl ketone, acetone and the branched methyl isoamyl ketone isomer. Send the grade, purity, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry, and pack format, documentation and timing are settled in the quotation.
- CAS number
- 110-43-0
- Formula
- C7H14O
- Grade
- technical, high-purity, flavour
- Appearance
- clear, colourless liquid with a mild fruity ketone odour
Methyl Amyl Ketone grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade methyl amyl ketone | clear, colourless liquid | industrial solvent specification | Tail solvent in high-solids industrial coatings, automotive refinish, coil coating and thinner blends, chosen where a slow flash-off keeps the wet film flowing after the fast solvents have gone. | Drum and bulk liquid formats, with the exact pack set in the quotation. |
| High-purity methyl amyl ketone | clear, colourless liquid | high-purity specification | Cellulose ester, acrylic and speciality resin dissolution, plus precision cleaning work that carries tighter water, colour and non-volatile residue limits than a general coatings lot. | Pack format follows the ordered quantity and is stated in the quotation. |
| Flavour and fragrance grade 2-heptanone | clear, colourless liquid | food or flavour specification | Compounding of cheese, dairy and fruit notes in flavour and fragrance bases, where a food-additive or flavour specification governs the purchase rather than a solvent specification. | Pack format for a flavour purchase is agreed at quotation stage. |
How to buy methyl amyl ketone from ChemTrade
Request a quote for methyl amyl ketone
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear, colourless liquid | — |
| Identity | methyl amyl ketone (MAK), systematic name 2-heptanone, also written heptan-2-one | — |
| CAS number | 110-43-0 | — |
| Molecular formula | C7H14O | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 114 g/mol | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 151 °C | — |
| Odour | mild, fruity ketone odour, softer than the sharper short-chain ketones | — |
| Evaporation behaviour | slow evaporating, well behind methyl ethyl ketone and methyl isobutyl ketone, which is the property formulators buy it for | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; miscible with most common organic solvents and a wide range of coating resins | — |
| Grade controls | purity, water content, colour, acidity and non-volatile residue checked against the specification of the grade quoted | — |
Methyl Amyl Ketone applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- flammable
Keep drums closed in a cool, well-ventilated store away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidisers, and earth containers when transferring. Vapour can irritate the eyes and airways, so ventilate the working area and follow the safety information issued for the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about methyl amyl ketone
Is methyl amyl ketone the same as 2-heptanone?
Yes, the same material. 2-heptanone is the systematic name, heptan-2-one is the same name written the other way round, and MAK is the abbreviation the coatings trade orders under. Any of them can be used in an enquiry as long as the grade is stated.
Is methyl amyl ketone the same as methyl isobutyl ketone?
No. They are different products with different structures and different evaporation rates, and buyers do substitute between them, which is exactly why the distinction matters. Methyl isobutyl ketone flashes off considerably faster, so a swap changes dry time and film formation. Order whichever ketone the formulation approves by name.
Is methyl amyl ketone the same as methyl isoamyl ketone?
No. Methyl isoamyl ketone is a branched isomer sold under its own specification, and it is a separate product from the straight-chain C7 ketone described here. If your specification names the branched isomer, say so in the enquiry and order it by name.
Why do formulators pick methyl amyl ketone over a faster ketone?
Two reasons dominate. Its evaporation rate is slow enough to keep a high-solids or baking film open while it levels, and its odour is milder than the short-chain ketones, which matters in workshops and enclosed application areas.
Which methyl amyl ketone grade should be requested?
Technical grade covers coatings, lacquer, ink and general solvent duty. High-purity material suits resin dissolution, precision cleaning and electronic-grade work with tight water and residue limits. Flavour and fragrance buyers should ask for 2-heptanone on a food or flavour specification instead.
How should methyl amyl ketone be stored on site?
Treat it as a flammable solvent. Keep containers closed in a cool, ventilated store away from heat, ignition sources and oxidisers, earth containers during transfer, and control vapour build-up in the working area.
What details are needed for a methyl amyl ketone price enquiry?
Give the grade, target purity, quantity per shipment and delivery location, and mention the preferred pack format and any documentation the specification requires. Repeat volumes and one-off trial quantities are priced differently, so state which applies.