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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
Molekulýar formula
C3H6O
Molekulýar agram
58.08 g/mol g/mol
SMILES
CC(=O)C
InChIKey
CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor
H305 May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H320 Causes eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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