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
12 Principles of Green Chemistry: Principle 4—Designing Safer Chemicals
Chemical products should be designed to affect their desired function while minimizing their toxicity.
Chemical products should be designed to affect their desired function while minimizing their toxicity.
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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 |
| format | neat |
| 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 |
| refractive index | n |
| reg. compliance | FDA 21 CFR 117 |
| SMILES string | CC(C)=O |
| sustainability | Greener Alternative Product |
| 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 . |
| Disclaimer: | For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale. |
| 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. |
| General description: | We are committed to bringing you greener alternative products, which adhere to one or more of The 12 Principles of Greener Chemistry. This product is BioRenewable and thus aligns with "Designing Safer Chemicals" and "Use of Renewable Feedstocks". |
| 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 |