Propanone/Acetone

Basic Info

Product Name: 

Acetone

Other Name: 

2-Propanone;Methyl ketone;Acetone;Dimethyl ketone;β-Ketopropane;Pyroacetic ether;Propanone;Dimethylformaldehyde;NSC 135802;Taimax;A 1060

CAS No.: 

67-64-1

Molecular Formula: 

C3H6O

InChIKeys: 

InChIKey=CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Molecular Weight: 

58.07910

Exact Mass: 

58.08

EC Number: 

200-662-2

HScode: 

2914110000

Categories: 

Dye

Characteristics

PSA: 

17.07000

XLogP3: 

0.59530

Appearance: 

Acetone appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweetish odor. Flash point 0°F. Less dense than water. Vapors are heavier than air. Used as a solvent in paint and nail polish removers.

Density: 

0.7899 g/cm3 @ Temp: 20 °C

Melting Point: 

-94.8 °C

Boiling Point: 

56.0 °C @ Press: 760 Torr

Flash Point: 

-20ºC

Refractive Index: 

1.3585

Water Solubility: 

H2O: soluble

Storage Conditions: 

Protect against physical damage. Store in a cool, dry well-ventilated location, away from any area where the fire hazard may be

Vapor Pressure: 

184 mm Hg ( 20 °C)

Vapor Density: 

2 (vs air)

Toxicity: 

LD50 in rats: 10.7 ml/kg orally (Smyth)

Flammability characteristics: 

Class IB Flammable Liquid: Fl.P. below 73°F and BP at or above 100°F.

Explosive limit: 

vol% in air: 2.23

Odor: 

Fruity odor

Taste: 

Pungent, sweetish

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