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Acetone

Histology

Synonym(s):

Dimethyl Ketone, 2-Propanone

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.08
Beilstein:
635680
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
200-662-2

grade

histological grade

Quality Level

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥99% (GC)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

evapn. residue

≤0.001%

color

APHA: ≤10

refractive index

n20/D 1.359 (lit.)

pH

5-6 (20 °C, 395 g/L in H2O)

bp

56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

transition temp

flash point <-20 °C

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

histology

format

neat

shipped in

ambient

storage temp.

room temp

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application

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 .
Histology
Most lipids are removed from tissues with the agent.

Analysis Note

Assay (GC): 99% min
Color (APHA): 10 max
Evaporation residue: 0.001% max
Form: Clear liquid
Infrared Spectrum: Conforms to standard
Readily oxidizable substances: To pass test
Solubility: To pass test

Pictograms

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Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

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

Target Organs

Central nervous 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


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