Acetone

Acetone is a colorless organic compound and the simplest form of keytone. It is used as a Solvent which is used in different industrial application. Acetone is a good solvent for most plastics and synthetic fibers including those used in laboratory bottles. Acetone is a highly effective solvent for many organic compounds and is the active  ingredient in nail polish remover. It is also used to make various plastics,fibers, drugs, and other chemicals.

Cas No: 67-64-1 | MF: (CH3)2CO

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Chemical and physical data
Ignition temperature 465 °C DIN 51794
Solubility (20 °C) soluble
Melting point -95.4 °C
Molar mass 58.08 g/mol
Density 0.79 g/cm3 (20 °C)
pH value 5 – 6 (395 g/l, H2O, 20 °C)
Boiling point 56.2 °C (1013 hPa)
Vapor pressure 233 hPa (20 °C)
Explosion limit 2.6 – 12.8 %(V)
Flash point -18 °C
Refractive index 1.35868 (20 °C)
Water absorption 1000 g/kg