Acetone PurSolv MS for GC-MS, >99.5%

PurSolv-MS


Linear Formula:  C3H6O
Molecular Weight:  58.08 g/mol
CAS Number: 67-64-1

Properties

Vapour pressure 184 mmHg (20 °C)
Water Solubility soluble
Autoignition temp. 465.0 °C
Explosion limit 13.2 %
Assay Purity >99.5%
Refractive index n20/D 1.359 (lit.)
B pt. 56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)
M pt. -94°C(lit.)
Density 0.79 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H225,H319,H336
Precautionary Statement  P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29141100
Flash point -17.0°C
Storage Temp. Store at Room Temperature
Storage Class 3 - Flammable liquids
UN Number UN1090

Description

Application
Acetone dissolves fats resins cellulose derivatives and plastics making it ideal for nail polish remover paint thinners and cleaning glassware. In industry its used for degreasing wool producing pharmaceuticals and safely transporting acetylene gas.

Purpose
Its main role is as a versatile solvent in manufacturing fibers explosives acrylics and cosmetics plus a chemical intermediate for plastics like methyl methacrylate. It also aids medical formulations by controlling medicine density.

General Description
Acetone (CHCOCH) is a simple ketone and the most basic aliphatic organic solvent. It appears as a colorless volatile flammable liquid with a distinctive sweet aromatic odor and boils at 56.2C.