Acetone
IUPAC: propan-2-one
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@misc{chemfused-cas-67641,
title = {Acetone, CAS 67-64-1},
author = {Chemfused},
year = {2026},
url = {https://chemfused.com/cas/67-64-1},
urldate = {2026-04-28}
}
Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O and molecular weight 58.08 g/mol . GHS signal word: Danger. Hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard, Serious Health Hazard.
What is Acetone?
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O
- Molecular Weight
- 58.08 g/mol
- Melting Point
- -137 °F (NTP, 1992)
- Boiling Point
- 133 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
- Density
- 0.791 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float
- Solubility
- greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Description
Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a human metabolite and an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of propanones, a methyl ketone and a ketone body.
Structure Identifiers
- SMILES
- CC(=O)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3
- InChIKey
- CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Properties
Computed
Calculated molecular descriptors used in drug design and computational chemistry.
- Exact Mass
- 58.0419 Da
- XLogP
- -0.10
- TPSA
- 17.1 Ų
- H-Bond Donors
- 0
- H-Bond Acceptors
- 1
- Complexity
- 26
- Formal Charge
- 0
Experimental
Measured physical and chemical properties from experimental literature.
- Color / Form
- Colorless volatile liquid
- Odor
- Fruity odor
- Taste
- Pungent, sweetish
- Vapor Pressure
- 180 mmHg at 68 °F ; 270 mmHg at 86 °F (NTP, 1992)
- LogP
- log Kow = -0.24
- Odor Threshold
- Odor Threshold Low: 3.6 [ppm]
- Dissociation Constants
- pKa = 20
- Other
- Saturation concentration: 553 g/cu m at 20 °C; 825 g/cu m at 30 °C
Safety information
Signal Word
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS07
GHS08
Hazard Statements
- H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary Statements
- P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces - No smoking
- P233 Keep container tightly closed
- P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment
- P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment
- P242 Use only non-sparking tools
- P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge
- P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
- P264 Wash thoroughly after handling
- P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
- P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
- P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
- P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower
- P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
- P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse continuously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing
- P331 Do NOT induce vomiting
- P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media for extinction
- P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
- P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
- P405 Store locked up
- P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
Synonyms (155)
- A0054
- c0556
- Aceton
- C00207
- D02311
- Q49546
- Taimax
- 67-64-1
- acetone
- HSDB 41
- UN 1090
- (CH3)2CO
- CH3COCH3
- Propanon
- Sasetone
- WLN: 1V1
- 200-662-2
- AI3-01238
- NSC135802
- propanone
- 1364PS73AF
- 2-propanal
- 2propanone
- CCRIS 5953
- NS00003196
- NSC 135802
- NSC-135802
- SCHEMBL662
- 2-propanone
- Acetone ACS
- Acetone oil
- CAS-67-64-1
- CHEBI:15347
- CHEBI:51867
- CHEMBL14253
- isopropanal
- Acetone (NF)
- ACETONE [MI]
- Acetone [NF]
- DTXCID101482
- EC 200-662-2
- LMFA12000057
- methylketone
- MFCD00008765
- propan-2-one
- RefChem:6608
- SCHEMBL29380
- Tox21_111096
- Tox21_202480
- ACETONE [FCC]
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- AKOS000120890
- b-Ketopropane
- Dimethylketal
- Dimethylketon
- DTXSID8021482
- FEMA No. 3326
- Methyl ketone
- methyl-ketone
- SCHEMBL533721
- SCHEMBL712303
- ACETONE [FHFI]
- ACETONE [HSDB]
- dimethylcetone
- dimethylketone
- Ketone propane
- SCHEMBL1031959
- SCHEMBL7459124
- SCHEMBL8115593
- ACETONE [MART.]
- ACETONE [VANDF]
- Caswell No. 004
- Chevron acetone
- Dimethyl ketone
- NCGC00091179-01
- NCGC00260029-01
- Pyroacetic acid
- SCHEMBL12115314
- UNII-1364PS73AF
- ACETONE [USP-RS]
- ACETONE [WHO-DD]
- beta-Ketopropane
- EINECS 200-662-2
- Ketone, dimethyl
- Pyroacetic ether
- Acetone (natural)
- Acetone-2-(1)(3)C
- Acetone, for HPLC
- Ketone, dimethyl-
- .beta.-Ketopropane
- Acetone HPLC grade
- Acetone, LR, >=99%
- UN 1091 (Salt/Mix)
- Acetone, HPLC Grade
- RCRA waste no. U002
- ACETONE (2-13C, 99%)
- Acetone, ACS reagent
- Acetone, AR, >=99.5%
- Dimethylformaldehyde
- methyl methyl ketone
- TAK - Toxic Alcohols
- ACETONE [EP IMPURITY]
- Dimethyl formaldehyde
- ACETONE [EP MONOGRAPH]
- RCRA waste number U002
- Aceton (GERMAN, POLISH)
- ACETONE (1,3-13C2, 99%)
- Acetone ACS low benzene
- Acetone, natural, >=97%
- Acetone, puriss., 99.0%
- ACETONE (1,1,1,3,3,3-D6)
- Acetone (water < 1000 ppm)
- Acetone, for HPLC, >=99.8%
- Acetone, for HPLC, >=99.9%
- Acetone, histological grade
- Acetone, analytical standard
- Acetone, Environmental Grade
- Acetone, purum, >=99.0% (GC)
- Acetone, Semiconductor Grade
- InChI=1/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H
- Acetone, >=99.5%, ACS reagent
- Acetone, ACS reagent, >=99.5%
- Aceton [German, Dutch, Polish]
- Acetone [for Spectrophotometry]
- Acetone, for HPLC, >=99.8% (GC)
- Acetone, SAJ first grade, >=99.0%
- Acetone, Spectrophotometric Grade
- Acetone 5000 microg/mL in Methanol
- EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 004101
- Acetone, JIS special grade, >=99.5%
- DESFLURANE IMPURITY H [EP IMPURITY]
- ISOFLURANE IMPURITY F [EP IMPURITY]
- Acetone [UN1090] [Flammable liquid]
- Acetone, for chromatography, >=99.8%
- Acetone, histological grade, >=99.5%
- Acetone, Laboratory Reagent, >=99.5%
- Acetone 100 microg/mL in Acetonitrile
- Acetone, UV HPLC spectroscopic, 99.8%
- CHLOROBUTANOL IMPURITY B [EP IMPURITY]
- Acetone, for luminescence, >=99.5% (GC)
- Acetone, ReagentPlus(R), phenol free, >=99.5%
- Acetone, ACS spectrophotometric grade, >=99.5%
- Acetone, glass distilled HRGC/HPLC trace grade
- Acetone, suitable for determination of dioxins
- Acetone, ACS reagent, >=99.5%, <=2 ppm low benzene
- TAS - Toxic alcohols in Human serum (Quantitative)
- Acetone, >=99%, meets FCC analytical specifications
- Acetone, contains 20.0 % (v/v) acetonitrile, for HPLC
- Acetone, for UV-spectroscopy, ACS reagent, >=99.7% (GC)
- Acetone, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
- Acetone, semiconductor grade MOS PURANAL(TM) (Honeywell 17921)
- Acetone, semiconductor grade ULSI PURANAL(TM) (Honeywell 17014)
- Acetone, semiconductor grade VLSI PURANAL(TM) (Honeywell 17617)
- Acetylene intermix (1 per cent) in nitrogen Impurity A [EP Impurity]
- Acetone, puriss. p.a., ACS reagent, reag. ISO, reag. Ph. Eur., >=99.5% (GC)
- Acetone, puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, NF, >=99% (GC)
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Acetone?
The CAS Registry Number for Acetone is 67-64-1.
What is the IUPAC name of Acetone?
The IUPAC name of Acetone is propan-2-one.
What is the molecular formula of Acetone?
Acetone has the molecular formula C3H6O and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol.
What is the SMILES notation for Acetone?
The SMILES notation for Acetone is CC(=O)C.
What is the melting point of Acetone?
The melting point of Acetone is -137 °F (NTP, 1992).
What is the boiling point of Acetone?
The boiling point of Acetone is 133 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992).
What is the density of Acetone?
The density of Acetone is 0.791 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water; will float.
How soluble is Acetone?
Solubility of Acetone: greater than or equal to 100 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992).
Is Acetone hazardous?
Acetone carries the following GHS hazard classifications: Flammable, Health Hazard, Serious Health Hazard. Signal word: Danger.
What are other names for Acetone?
Acetone is also known as .beta.-Ketopropane, (CH3)2CO, 1364PS73AF, 2-propanal, 2-propanone.
Data sourced from PubChem CID 180. Last updated .
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