ACETONE

ACETONE AR/ACS

(Confirms to USP-NF)
Propanone; Dimethyl Ketone

Article No.

00012

Grade

AR/ACS

Purity

99.5%

CAS No.

67-64-1

Molecular Formula

(CH₃)₂CO

Molecular Weight

58.08

H.S. Code

2914.1100

Shelf Life

60 Months

MSDS

Certificate of Analysis (COAs)

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C

Liquid

Colour

Clear Colorless

Odour

Fragrant, mint-like

Odour threshold

62 ppm

Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]

-95.35°C

Critical temperature [°C]

235°C

Auto-ignition temperature [°C]

465°C

Flammability (solid, gas)

Extremely flammable

Flash point [°C]

-20°C

Boiling point [°C]

56.2°C

Vapour pressure [20°C]

24 kPa

Vapour density

Density [g/cm3]

0.79

Relative density, gas (air=1)

Solubility in water [% weight]

Complete

Packings

500 ml (00500)
1000 ml (01000)
2500 ml (02500)
25 Liters (0025K)

Specifications

Appearance	Clear colourless liquid with characteristics odour
Identity (IR)	Confirms to structure
Colour scale	Max. 10 APHA
Solubility	Miscible with water
Purity (by GC)	Min. 99.5%
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)	1.3580 - 1.3600
Density (d20°C/4°C)	0.789 - 0.791
Specific gravity	Max 0.789
Acidity	Max. 0.0003 meq/g
Alkalinity	Max. 0.0006 meq/g
Residue on evaporation	Max. 0.0005%
Aldehyde (as HCHO)	Max. 0.002%
Methanol (CH3OH)	Max. 0.05%
2-Propanol	Max. 0.05%
Water (H2O)	Max. 0.5%
Substance reducing KMnO4 (as O)	Max. 0.0002% (passes ACS, USP test)

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Symbol: GHS02, GHS07
Signal Word: Danger
UN No.: 1090
IMCO Class No.: 3
Packing Group: II
Hazardous Statement: H225-H319-H336
Precaution Statement: P210-P261-P305 + P351 + P338

Revision Date : 23-Aug-2022

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