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Acetone
Chemical Product
Acetone
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
Physical and Chemical Properties:
| Properties | Data |
|---|---|
| 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 |