Product Name: Acetone

Synonyms: Dimethyl ketone, Dimethyl ketone, Wood ketone, Acetic ketone

Origin: China

Packaging: Bulk Liquid

CAS Number: 67-64-1

EINECS Number: 200-662-2

Chemical Formula: CH3COCH3

Structural Formula/Molecular Formula:

1. Product Characteristics:

Acetone, also known as dimethyl ketone, is the simplest form of saturated ketone. It is flammable, volatile, and chemically active. Globally, industrial production of acetone primarily utilizes the cumene process.

*Appearance and Odor: Colorless transparent liquid with a distinct pungent odor

*Relative Density (water=1): 0.788

*Relative Vapor Density (air=1): 2.00

*Saturated Vapor Pressure (kPa): 53.32 (at 39.5°C)

*Heat of Combustion (kJ/mol): 1788.7

*Critical Temperature (°C): 235.5

*Critical Pressure (MPa): 4.72

*Logarithm of Octanol/Water Partition Coefficient: -0.24

*Autoignition Temperature (°C): 465

*Explosive Limits (V/V %): 2.5 - 13.0

*Solubility: Highly soluble in water, methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, pyridine, and other organic solvents

2. Application Fields:

In the industry, acetone is mainly used as a solvent in sectors such as explosives, plastics, rubber, fibers, leather, oils, and paints. It also serves as an important raw material for synthesizing ketene, acetic anhydride, iodoform, polyisoprene rubber, methyl methacrylate, chloroform, and epoxy resin.

3. Usage Precautions:

Acetone is extremely flammable and poses a risk of poisoning and irritation. Its vapors can form explosive mixtures with air and ignite easily in the presence of open flames or high heat, leading to fire or explosions. It reacts strongly with oxidizing agents. Being heavier than air, acetone vapor can spread over considerable distances and ignite upon encountering a fire source. Under high heat, containers may increase in pressure, risking rupture and explosion. According to the classification and labeling of dangerous chemicals (GB 13690-92), acetone is classified as a Class 3.1 low flash point flammable liquid.