Acetone
ALDRICH/W332615 - natural, ≥97%
CAS Number: 67-64-1
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C3H6O
Molecular Weight: 58.08
EC Number: 200-662-2
MDL Number: MFCD00008765
Linear Formula: CH3COCH3
Product Type: Chemical
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| application(s) | flavors and fragrances |
| assay | ≥97% |
| bp | 56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.) |
| color | clear colorless |
| density | 0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| documentation | see Safety & Documentation for available documents |
| expl. lim. | 13.2 % |
| food allergen | no known allergens |
| form | liquid |
| grade | natural |
| greener alternative category | Aligned  |
| greener alternative product characteristics | Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses Use of Renewable Feedstocks Learn more about the Principles of Green Chemistry . |
| InChI | 1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3 |
| InChI key | CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA |
| mp | −94 °C (lit.) |
| organoleptic | apple; ethereal |
| Quality Level | 400 |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=O |
| vapor density | 2 (vs air) |
| vapor pressure | 184 mmHg ( 20 °C) |
| 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 . |
| General description: | Acetone is a volatile liquid mainly used as a solvent, color diluent and flavor enhancer in the food industry. It is also used as an extractant due to its miscibility with many organic solvents, water, and oils. |
| Packaging: | 1 kg in glass bottle |
| Packaging: | 100 g in glass bottle |
| Symbol |   GHS02,GHS07 |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225 - H319 - H336 |
| Precautionary statements | P210 - P305 + P351 + P338 - P370 + P378 - P403 + P235 |
| Hazard Codes | F,Xi |
| Risk Statements | 11-36-66-67 |
| Safety Statements | 9-16-26 |
| RIDADR | UN1090 - class 3 - PG 2 - Acetone |
| WGK Germany | WGK 1 |
| Flash Point(F) | 1.4 °F - closed cup |
| Flash Point(C) | -17.0 °C - closed cup |
| Supplemental Hazard Statements | EUH066 |
| Purity | ≥97% |
| bp | 56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.) |
| mp | −94 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
| Refractive Index | n |
| FEMA Number | 3326 |
| UNSPSC | 12164502 |