Description:
Methyl ethyl ketone, also known as 2-butanone, is a clear, colorless liquid with a fragrant, mint-like odor. It is used as a solvent and in making plastics, textiles, and paints. Biologically, it can serve as a source of carbon and energy for a number of different bacteria and fungi. This pathway is based on [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4436255|Eubanks et al., 1974].