Acetone
Acetona · Aceton · Aceton · אצטון · Ацетон · استون · أسيتون · Aseton · Ацетон · Προπανόνη · एसीटोन · Aseton
| CAS | 67-64-1 |
|---|---|
| EC | 200-662-2 |
| UN | 1090 |
| Formula | C3H6O |
| Molar mass | 58.08 g/mol |
| LEL | 2.5 % vol |
| UEL | 14.3 % vol |
| Flash point | -20 °C |
| Autoignition temperature | 539 °C |
| Temperature class | T1 |
| Gas group | IIA |
| Relative density of the gas or vapour (air = 1) | 2.01 |
| GHS | Danger · H225, H319, H336 |
Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a human metabolite and an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor. Acetone appears as a clear colorless liquid with a sweetish odor. Flash point 0 °F. Less dense than water.