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1006801

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Acetone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):
2-propanone
Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.08
Beilstein:
635680
MDL number:
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.24

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

availability

not available in (Sales restrictions may apply)

refractive index

n20/D 1.359 (lit.)

bp

56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI

1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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certified reference material, pharmaceutical secondary standard

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application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharma/biopharma processes
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application(s)

-

format

neat

format

neat

format

neat

format

neat

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor density

2 (vs air)

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Application

Acetone USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Acetone
  • Methyl Alcohol
  • Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Acetone′s luminesence intensity is dependent upon the solution components . The absorption of UV light by acetone, results in its photolysis and the production of radials .

Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Other Notes

USP issued SDS can be found here.
Sales restrictions may apply.

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Supplementary Hazards

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

1.4 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

-17.0 °C - closed cup


Regulatory Listings

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FSL

Flammable liquids
Type 1 petroleums
Hazardous rank II
Water soluble liquid

ISHL Indicated Name

Substances Subject to be Indicated Names

ISHL Notified Names

Substances Subject to be Notified Names


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