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General Purpose Solvents

ACETONE GC Reference Standard

RA003776 CAS 67-64-1

Identity

Product code
RA003776
CAS number
67-64-1
Molecular formula
(CH3)2CO
Molecular weight
58.08

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Boiling point [°C] 56.2 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 24 kPa kPa
Vapour density 2 —
Density [g/cm3] 0.79 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water Soluble —
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour Fragrant, mint-like —
Odour threshold 62 ppm ppm
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -95.35 °C °C
Critical temperature [°C] 235 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 465 °C °C
Flammability (solid, gas) Extremely flammable —
Flash point [°C] -20 °C °C

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Clear colorless liquid with characteristics odor — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.3580 - 1.3600 — —
Traceablility Traceable to USP Reference standard — —
Purity Min 99.9 % % GC
Potency Reported on COA — —
Identification Conforms to structure — IR
Identification (1H NMR method) Conforms to structure — —
Identification (GC-MS method) Passes test — —
Colour scale Max 10 APHA APHA —
Residue on evaporation Max 0.0005 % % —
Water Max 0.2 % % KF

Method names in parentheses (for example "GC method") identify the analytical technique applied to that parameter; they are not product grades.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
20 mL RA003776-PK-20ML
100 mL RA003776-PK-100ML