Acetone CH₃COCH₃ for HPLC - min. 99.8% | CHEM*611024800

Acetone (Propanone, Dimethyl ketone) is a colorless, volatile liquid used as a high-purity solvent in analytical techniques, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The product has very low impurity content and high UV transmission, making it ideal for spectrophotometric and chromatographic analyses.

Identification Data

• Chemical Name: Acetone
• Synonyms: Propanone, Dimethyl ketone
• Chemical Formula: CH₃COCH₃
• Molar Mass: 58.08 g/mol
• CAS Number: 67-64-1
• EC Number (EINECS): 200-662-2
• Catalog Number: CHEM*611024800

Physicochemical Properties

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

Qualitative Specification - HPLC

• C₃H₆O Content: min. 99.8%
• Non-Volatile Matter: max. 0.0005%
• Water Content (KF Method): max. 0.2%
• Free Acids (CH₃COOH): max. 0.0005 meq/g
• UV Transmission (1 cm cell):
  • 335 nm: min. 50%
  • 340 nm: min. 85%
  • 350 nm: min. 98%
  • 355 nm: min. 99%

Transport Classification

• RID/ADR: Class 3, Packing 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

Precautionary Statements (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 laboratory and analytical purposes - particularly for HPLC techniques. Not for use in food, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic applications. Consult the safety data sheet (SDS) before use.