Acetone is also known as 2-propanone.It is usually produced as a byproduct from phenol production. It is miscible in water, benzene and alcohol.

It is the simplest and smallest ketone. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid. Acetone is miscible with water. Familiar household uses of acetone are as the active ingredient in nail polish remover and as p[aint thinner.

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.

Technical Specification

Grade                          :      Cosmetic                              

Appearance                :      Colorless

Purity                            :      99.99%                               

Physical Form             :      Liquid

Molecular Weight        :     58.08 g/mol               

Molecular Formula      :     C3H6O

Color                             :     Colorless                              

Smell                             :     Fruity

Melting Point                :     -95 C                                   

boiling point                  :     56 C