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Acetone

Residue grade

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl Ketone, 2-Propanone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
67-64-1
Molecular Weight:
58.08
EC Index Number:
200-662-2
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635680
MDL number:
MFCD00008765
Assay:
≥99.5% (corrected for water content, GC)
Technique(s):
UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable
Bp:
56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)
Vapor pressure:
184 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Quality Segment

100

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

assay

≥99.5% (corrected for water content, GC)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

technique(s)

UV/Vis spectroscopy: suitable

impurities

≤0.3 μeq/g Titrable acid, ≤0.5% Water (H2O), ≤5 ng/L Capillary ECD responsive substances (as PCNB)

evapn. residue

≤1 ppm

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.359 (lit.)

pH

5-6 (20 °C, 395 g/L in H2O)

bp

56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point <-20 °C

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

format

neat

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

General description

Acetone is the simplest ketone and is commonly used as a solvent in processes such as extraction, purification, and formulation, where the final product must be free from solvent residues to ensure safety and quality. Its excellent ability to dissolve a wide range of organic compounds, along with its miscibility with water, ethanol, and ether, makes acetone a versatile solvent for both laboratory and industrial applications.

Application

Acetone′s luminesence intensity is dependent upon the solution components . The absorption of UV light by acetone, results in its photolysis and the production of radials .
Acetone can be used as a solvent:
  • In liquid chromatography for the effective separation and detection of compounds.
  • For the extraction of active compounds from plant materials.
  • In the derivatization of fatty acids for HPLC analysis, enhancing sensitivity and preventing degradation of biological materials during analysis.

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Preparation Note

Product filtered through a 0.2 μm filter

Analysis Note

Assay (GC, corrected for water content)99.5% minCapillary ECD responsive substances (as PCNB)5ng/L maxColor (APHA)10 maxEvaporation residue1ppm maxFiltered through 0.2 µm filterTo pass testFormClear liquidRefractive index (at 20°C)Titrable acid0.3µeq/g maxWater (H2O)0.5% max

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pictograms

FlameExclamation mark
GHS02,GHS07

signalword

Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

supp_hazards

EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

1.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-17.0 °C - closed cup

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