ACETONE
Acetone, is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. It is the simplest and smallest ketone. It is a colorless, highly volatile and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odor.
Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important organic solvent in industry, home, and laboratory.
| Properties | |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | C3H6O |
| Molar mass | 58.080 g·mol−1 |
| Appearance | Colourless liquid |
| Odor | Pungent, fruity |
| Density | 0.7845 g/cm3 (25 °C) |
| Melting point | −94.9 °C (−138.8 °F; 178.2 K) |
| Boiling point | 56.08 °C (132.94 °F; 329.23 K) |
| Solubility in water | Miscible |
| Solubility | Miscible in benzene, diethyl ether, methanol, chloroform, ethanol |
| Purity | 99.5 min |
| Hazards | |
|---|---|
| Occupational safety and health (OHS/OSH): | |
| Main hazards | Highly flammable |
| GHS labelling: | |
| Pictograms |  |
| Signal word | Danger |
| Hazard statements | H225, H302, H319, H336, H373 |
| Precautionary statements | P210, P235, P260, P305+P351+P338 |
| NFPA 704 (fire diamond) |  |
USE : Acetone is commonly used as a solvent to manufacture plastics and other industrial products. Acetone may also be used to a limited extent in household products, including cosmetics and personal care products, where its most frequent application would be in the formulation of nail polish removers.
Safety : Avoid inhaling vapour. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Keep container tightly closed when not in use. Storage should be cool, well ventilated away from sources of ignition or heat.