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AX0125

Acetone

Histology

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
eCl@ss:
39021201
NACRES:
NA.21
Assay:
≥99% (GC)
Vapor pressure:
184 mmHg ( 20 °C)
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Quality Segment

200

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

histological grade

assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

APHA: ≤10

pH

5-6 (20 °C, 395 g/L in H2O)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point <-20 °C

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

histology

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

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 .
Histology
Most lipids are removed from tissues with the agent.

Packaging

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Analysis Note

Assay (GC): 99% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Evaporation residue: 0.001% max
Form: Clear liquid
Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to standard
Readily oxidizable substances: To pass test
Solubility: To pass test

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pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

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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

Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

Group 4: Flammable liquids + Type 1 petroleums + Hazardous rank II + Water soluble liquid

fsl

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ishl_indicated

Substances Subject to be Notified Names

ishl_notified

AX0125-4: + AX0125-3: + AX0125.901: + AX0125-6: + AX0125-901: + AX0125-20:

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