Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable organic solvent. Acetone occurs naturally in plants, trees, forest fires, vehicle exhaust and as a breakdown product of animal fat metabolism. This agent may be normally present in very small quantities in urine and blood; larger amounts may be found in the urine and blood of diabetics. Acetone is toxic in high doses. (NCI04).
CAS: | 67-64-1 | UN: | 1090 |
Other Names: | 2-Propanone, Methyl ketone, Dimethyl ketone | Appearance: | colorless liquid with pungent and irritating odor |
Density: | 0.8 g/cm³ | Melting point: | −94.7 °C |
Boiling point: | 56.05 °C | Flash point: | -20 °C |
UN Hazard Class: | 3 | UN Pack Group: | II |
Molecular Formula: | C3H6O or CH3-CO-CH3 or CH3COCH3 |