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Acetone

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Synonym(s):
2-propanone
Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
67-64-1
Molecular Weight:
58.08
Beilstein:
635680
MDL number:
MFCD00008765
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
PubChem Substance ID:
329748883
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

availability

not available in (Sales restrictions may apply)

refractive index

n20/D 1.359 (lit.)

bp

56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Acetone USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Acetone
  • Methyl Alcohol
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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 .

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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GHS02,GHS07

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H225,H319,H336

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Central nervous system

Supplementary Hazards

EUH066

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

closed cup

Flash Point(C)

closed cup

Regulatory Information

易制毒化学品（3类）
危险化学品

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