AX0125

Acetone

Histology

• Synonym(s): Dimethyl Ketone, 2-Propanone
• Linear Formula: CH₃COCH₃
• CAS Number: 67-64-1
• Molecular Weight: 58.08
• Beilstein: 635680
• MDL number: MFCD00008765
• UNSPSC Code: 12352115
• EC Index Number: 200-662-2

Properties

• grade: histological grade
• Quality Level: 200
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Pictograms: GHS02,GHS07
• Signal Word: Danger
• Hazard Statements: H225,H319,H336
• Precautionary Statements: P210 - P233 - P240 - P241 - P242 - P305 + P351 + P338
• Hazard Classifications: Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3
• Target Organs: Central nervous system
• Supplementary Hazards: EUH066
• 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