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Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid commonly used as a solvent and cleaning agent. It is widely used in industrial, laboratory, and cosmetic applications due to its ability to dissolve a variety of substances.
- Solvent: Used in coatings, paints, adhesives, and cleaning formulations.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical products and as a solvent.
- Cosmetic Industry: Found in nail polish removers and as a solvent for cosmetics.
- Industrial Applications: Used in cleaning and degreasing metal parts.
- Laboratory Use: A common solvent in laboratories for organic chemistry.
Appearance
Colorless, clear liquid
Odor
Sweet, pungent odor
Molecular Formula
C3H6O
Molecular Weight
58.08 g/mol
Boiling Point
56.05 °C
Density
0.79 g/cm³
Solubility
Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Flash Point
-20 °C (closed cup)
Chemical Stability
Stable under normal conditions but highly flammable
IUPAC Name
propan-2-one
Formule moléculaire
C3H6O
Masse moléculaire
58.08 g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C
InChIKey
CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
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