Acetone Solvent Suppliers & Exporters in Mumbai, India

Acetone

CAS Number: 67‑64‑1

Synonyms : Acetone; Dimethyl ketone; 2‑Propanone; Beta‑ketopropane; Pyroacetic ether

Chemical Formula :C₃H₆O

Product Introduction

Acetone is the simplest ketone—a colorless, highly volatile, flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent, fruity odor. It's extensively used as an industrial and laboratory solvent (e.g., cleaning glassware, making cooling baths) and as a precursor for methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, resins, plastics, and pharmaceuticals.

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Physical & Chemical Properties

Property	Value
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Odor	Pungent, fruity
Density @ 25 °C	0.784–0.791 g/cm³
Melting Point	–94.7 °C
Boiling Point	56.05–56.1 °C
Flash Point	–20 °C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure @ 25 °C	~30.6 kPa
Refractive Index (n₂₀ᴅ)	~1.359
Solubility	Miscible with water and most organic solvents
Molecular Weight	58.08 g/mol

Applications

Industrial solvent: Used in paints, coatings, adhesives, and cleaning solutions.
Laboratory use: Degreasing, glassware cleaning, dry ice cooling baths.
Feedstock: Intermediate in production of methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, and other chemicals.