Acetone

2-propanone or dimethyl ketone (67-64-1)
  • Chemical Name Acetone
  • Grades AvailableBP & Commercial Grade
  • Empirical Formula C₃H₆O
  • CAS Number 67-64-1
  • IUPAC Name 2-propanone or dimethyl ketone
  • Molecular Weight 58.08 g/mol
  • Synonym Propanone or dimethyl ketone
  • Purity >99.5% min
  • Boiling Point 56.2° C
  • Melting Point −94.8°C
  • Solubility Miscible in benzene, diethyl ether, methanol, chloroform, ethanol
  • Packaging type 160 Kg Drum packing MS Drums
Product Description

Acetone is a colorless liquid that is also known as propanone. It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) in certain concentrations, with low toxicity, but high flammability. This chemical is a solvent that mixes we Pll with water and evaporates quickly, making it well-suited for many household and manufacturing uses.

Application

Acetone is commonly used as a solvent to manufacture plastics and other industrial products. Acetone may also be used to a limited extent in household products, including cosmetics and personal care products, where its most frequent application would be in the formulation of nail polish removers. used as a flavoring agent and as an indirect food additive for the production of adhesives used in food packaging and food contact surfaces.