Acetone (CAS: 67-64-1) – High-Purity Multipurpose Solvent

🧪 CAS Number: 67-64-1

🌟 Product Description

Acetone (C₃H₆O) is a colorless, volatile organic solvent with a sweet, distinctive odor. It is fully miscible with water and most organic solvents. Widely used in industry for paints, varnishes, adhesives, and plastics production. Also preferred in laboratories for cleaning and degreasing due to its fast evaporation, leaving no residue.

🏭 Applications

🎨 Paints & Coatings: Solvent and thinner

🧪 Chemical Industry: Reactant and intermediate

🧼 Cleaning: Laboratory and industrial equipment cleaning

💅 Cosmetics: Nail polish remover and formulation component

🏭 Plastics Production: Polycarbonate and acrylic manufacturing

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: Colorless liquid

Odor: Sweet, sharp

Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O

Molecular Weight: 58.08 g/mol

Density (20°C): 0.791 g/cm³

Boiling Point: 56 °C

Melting Point: -94.7 °C

Solubility: Fully miscible with water and most organic solvents

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from ignition sources. Highly flammable—avoid sparks and open flames. Wear gloves and goggles when handling.

🔑 Keywords

acetone, CAS 67-64-1, solvent, industrial solvent, paint thinner, laboratory cleaning chemical

📛 Other Names

Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone