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Acetone

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natural, ≥97%

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
58.08
FEMA Number:
3326
Beilstein:
635680
EC Number:
Council of Europe no.:
737
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.050
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

natural

reg. compliance

FDA 21 CFR 117

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

Assay

≥97%

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

greener alternative product characteristics

Less Hazardous Chemical Syntheses
Use of Renewable Feedstocks
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color

clear colorless

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)

flavors and fragrances

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

format

neat

greener alternative category

Organoleptic

apple; ethereal

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI

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

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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General description

Acetone is a volatile liquid mainly used as a solvent, color diluent and flavor enhancer in the food industry. It is also used as an extractant due to its miscibility with many organic solvents, water, and oils.
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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 .

Disclaimer

For R&D or non-EU Food use. Not for retail sale.

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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

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

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