Acetone CH₃COCH₃ - for Spectroscopy

Acetone for Spectroscopy is a high-purity organic solvent for analytical applications in spectroscopic techniques such as UV-VIS, IR, and NMR. The product is characterized by minimal impurities and excellent transparency across a broad wavelength range.

Identification Data

• Chemical Name: Acetone
• Synonyms: Propanone, Dimethyl ketone
• Molecular Formula: CH₃COCH₃
• Molar Mass: 58.08 g/mol
• CAS Number: 67-64-1
• EC Number (EINECS): 200-662-2

Physicochemical Properties

• Physical State: liquid
• Color: colorless
• Odor: characteristic
• Melting Point: -95°C
• Boiling Point: 55-57°C
• Autoignition Temperature: 540°C
• Flash Point: -19°C
• Explosive Limits: 2.1-13% vol.
• Vapor Pressure (20°C): 233 mbar
• Density (20°C): 0.791 g/cm³
• Solubility: completely miscible with water and most organic solvents
• log POW: -0.24
• Vapor Density (air=1): 2.0
• Critical Temperature: 235°C
• Critical Pressure: 4.7 MPa
• Refractive Index (20°C): 1.3590
• Viscosity (20°C): 0.33 mPa-s

Quality Parameters

• Purity: min. 99.9%
• Water Content: max. 0.2%
• Non-Volatile Residues: max. 0.0005%.
• Acidity (CH₃COOH): max. 0.002%.
• Aldehydes: max. 0.001%.
• Alcohols: max. 0.025%.
• Metals (Fe, Cu, Zn, Pb): each max. 0.00001%.
• UV Transparency: high transmission - meeting spectroscopic requirements

Transport Classification

• RID/ADR: Class 3, Packaging Group II
• UN: 1090

Hazard Statements (H)

• H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor
• H319: Causes serious eye irritation
• H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
• EUH066: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking

Safety Precautions (P)

• P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames
• P233: Keep container tightly closed
• P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

This product is intended for professional and analytical use only. Use in accordance with applicable health and safety regulations and store as specified in the safety data sheet.