Acetone
Industrial Applications
Acetone is a highly versatile, colorless organic solvent extensively used in industrial applications. Its high volatility and strong solvating ability make it ideal for cleaning, degreasing, and surface preparation in industries such as electronics, automotive, and textiles. Acetone is also a key intermediate in the manufacture of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, and other chemical products.
Physical Properties
Acetone is a colorless, volatile liquid with a characteristic sweet, pungent odor. It is fully miscible with water and most organic solvents. It has a low viscosity, a boiling point of 56 °C, and is highly flammable. Acetone is chemically stable under standard conditions but requires careful handling due to its volatility and flammability.
Grade
- HPLC
- ACS
- Injectable
- USP-NF
- Ph.Eur
- BP
- CDMF
- DMF
- Solvent
Other Names
- Propanone
- 2-Propanone
- Dimethyl Ketone
- Methyl Ketone
Abbreviations
- ACE
- AcOEt
Form
- Liquid
Package Type
- 204L Metal Drum
- Contact us for available pharmaceutical packaging
Shelf Life
- 1095
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