Acetone

English Name: acetone

CAS No.: 67-64-1

Molecular formula: C3H6O

Molecular weight: 58.07910

Overview: acetone is a synthetic chemical, which can also be found naturally in the environment. It is colorless and has a unique smell. It is easy to evaporate, flammable and soluble in water. It is also known as dimethyl ketone, 2-acetone and β- Ketopropane. Acetone is used in the manufacture of plastics, fibers, drugs and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances. It naturally exists in plants, trees, volcanic gases and forest fires. It is the product of human fat decomposition. It exists in automobile exhaust, tobacco smoke and landfill. Industrial processes contribute more to the environment than natural processes.

Properties

Acetone is a manufactured chemical that is also found naturally in the environment. It is a colorless liquid with a distinct smell and taste. It evaporates easily, is flammable, and dissolves in water. It is also called dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, and beta-ketopropane. Acetone is used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. It is also used to dissolve other substances. It occurs naturally in plants, trees, volcanic gases, forest fires, and as a product of the breakdown of body fat. It is present in vehicle exhaust, tobacco smoke, and landfill sites. Industrial processes contribute more acetone to the environment than natural processes.

CAS No.

67-64-1

Formula

C3H6O

Molecular Mass

58.07910

Exact Mass

58.04190

PSA

17.07000

Logp

0.59530