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Acetone, ACS, 99.5+%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Acetone is a polar, aprotic solvent used in the synthesis and isolation of both organic and inorganic compounds and complexes. It plays a vital role in Jones oxidation. It is utilized for rinsing laboratory glasswares due to its low cost and volatility. It is used in the manufacture of various chemicals such as methyl isobutyl ketone, mesityl oxide, diacetone alcohol, acetic acid, iodoform, bromoform, rayon, photographic films, paint and varnish removers. It is also useful in the synthesis of t-butanesulfinamide, terpenes, thiol-stabilized gold colloids, calixphyrin macrocycles and trispyrazolylborate platinum compounds. It plays an important role in protein crystallization.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Melting Point
°C to 94°C
Color
Colorless
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Density
0.791
Boiling Point
56°C
Quantity
500 mL
Flash Point
-17°C (1°F)
Odor
Characteristic
Physical Form
Liquid
Refractive Index
1.359
Hazard Category
H225-H319-H336-H373
Precautionary Statement
P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation
DOT Class: 3; Packing Group: II
EINECSNumber
200-662-2
RTECSNumber
AL3150000
TSCA
Yes
Recommended Storage
Ambient temperatures
RUO – Research Use Only
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