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8.00028

Sigma-Aldrich

Acetophenone

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Acetophenone, Methyl phenyl ketone, 1-Phenylethanone, Phenylethanone, ACP

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C8H8O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
120.15
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
202-708-7
NACRES:
NA.22

vapor pressure

0.45 hPa ( 25 °C)

Quality Level

Assay

≥99.0% (GC)

form

liquid

autoignition temp.

570 °C

potency

815 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)
16000 mg/kg LD50, skin (Rabbit)

expl. lim.

1.4-5.2 % (v/v)

transition temp

flash point 105 °C

density

1.03 g/cm3 at 20 °C

storage temp.

2-30°C

InChI

1S/C8H8O/c1-7(9)8-5-3-2-4-6-8/h2-6H,1H3

InChI key

KWOLFJPFCHCOCG-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Analysis Note

Colour (visual): colorless to yellowish
Appearance of substance (visual): clear liquid
Assay (GC, area%): ≥ 99.0 % (a/a)
Density (d 20 °C/ 4 °C): 1.025 - 1.028
Identity (IR): passes test
Due to its specific melting range the product may be solid, liquid, a solidified melt or a supercooled melt.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Eye Irrit. 2

Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

179.6 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

82 °C - closed cup


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