Acetone is an organic chemical compound from the group of ketones (alkanones).
Systematic name
Propan-2-one
Other names, synonyms
Dimethyl ketone; Ketone propane; β-Ketopropane; Propanone; 2-Propanone; Pyroacetic spirit
INCI name
ACETONE
Latin name
Acetonum; Spiritus pyroaceticus
Molecular formula and structural formula of Acetone:
C3H6O
Mr = 58.08 g/mol
Propan-2-one
SMILES: CC(=O)C
In its pure state, acetone is a colorless, highly volatile liquid with a sweet smell.
The fully deuterated acetone-d6 is a common solvent used in NMR spectroscopy.
Calculated NMR spectrum (Predict Spectra via NMRDB)
1H NMR Spektrum, 13C NMR Spektrum.
Mass-related elemental composition and isotope proportions of the compound Acetone - C3H6O - calculated based on molecular mass.
*) The third column lists the atomic masses or isotope masses of the elements involved and - in square brackets - the natural isotope composition.
The molar mass is M = 58.08 grams per mole.
The amount of substance in one kilogram of the substance is n = 17.218 mol.
The amount of substance in one gram of the substance is n = 0.017 mol.
Monoisotopic mass: 58.0418648122 Da - related to 12C31H616O.
INCI Name: ACETONE
The substance is approved in the EU as an ingredient in cosmetic products in the function of a denaturant, fragrance and solvent.
Source: CosIng (Cosmetic Ingredient Database) number: 31573.
Very rarely used fragrance.
EU regulations: See food flavors database Ref.-Nr. 4065 (EU Food Flavourings Database).
(General information without guarantee of accuracy and completeness! The information does not replace the chemical safety data sheet or a risk assessment, but rather provides a general overview of the risk posed by the hazardous substance.
Signal word: Danger
GHS hazard statements (H phrases):
GHS precautionary statements (P phrases):
P210 P240 P305+351+338 P403+233
The explosion range is between 2.5 vol.‑% (60 g/m3) and 14.3 vol.‑% (345 g/m3).
LD50 (rat, oral): 5800 mg/kg.
Labeling in the EU: See ECHA Substance Infocard 100.000.602.
For toxicology and occupational safety when handling Acetone as well as measures to be taken in case of danger, see: Hazardous Substances Information System GESTIS, ZVG-Nr. 011230.
International Chemical Safety Card ICSC (SDS, MSDS): See ICSC: 0087.
Note: The labeling requirement according to the CLP Regulation (EU) does not apply, among other things, to certain substances and mixtures for end users that are in the form of finished products, such as pharmaceuticals, veterinary drugs, cosmetics, certain medical products and medical devices, food or feed, as well as certain Food additives or flavorings. Special legal regulations may need to be adhered to here.
Acetone as a commercial product from internationally active suppliers and search for analogues see: ZINC000000895111.
The table below lists producers and suppliers of Acetone as a commercial chemical for laboratories, research, industry and production with the corresponding contact details.
[0] - Specialist and research articles in scientific journals via PubMed: Acetone.
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