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Acetone

United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

Synonym(s):

2-propanone

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Linear Formula:
CH3COCH3
CAS Number:
67-64-1
Molecular Weight:
58.08
UNSPSC Code:
41116107
NACRES:
NA.24
PubChem Substance ID:
329748883
MDL number:
MFCD00008765
Beilstein/REAXYS Number:
635680

Product Name

Acetone, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard

InChI

1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3

SMILES string

CC(C)=O

InChI key

CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

grade

pharmaceutical primary standard

vapor density

2 (vs air)

vapor pressure

184 mmHg ( 20 °C)

form

liquid

expl. lim.

13.2 %

manufacturer/tradename

USP

availability

not available in (Sales restrictions may apply)

refractive index

n20/D 1.359 (lit.)

bp

56 °C/760 mmHg (lit.)

mp

−94 °C (lit.)

density

0.791 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

pharmaceutical (small molecule)

format

neat

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Analysis Note

These products are for test and assay use only. They are not meant for administration to humans or animals and cannot be used to diagnose, treat, or cure diseases of any kind.  ​

Application

Acetone USP reference standard for use in specified quality tests and assays.

Also used to prepare standard and system suitability solutions for the assay, and impurity analysis according to the given below monographs of United States Pharmacopeia (USP):
  • Acetone
  • Methyl Alcohol
  • Doxorubicin Hydrochloride
Acetone′s luminesence intensity is dependent upon the solution components . The absorption of UV light by acetone, results in its photolysis and the production of radials .

General description

This product is provided as delivered and specified by the issuing Pharmacopoeia. All information provided in support of this product, including SDS and any product information leaflets have been developed and issued under the Authority of the issuing Pharmacopoeia. For further information and support please go to the website of the issuing Pharmacopoeia.

Other Notes

Sales restrictions may apply.

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Danger

Hazard Classifications

Eye Irrit. 2 - Flam. Liq. 2 - STOT SE 3

target_organs

Central nervous system

supp_hazards

EUH066

Storage Class

3 - Flammable liquids

wgk

WGK 1

flash_point_f

1.4 °F - closed cup

flash_point_c

-17.0 °C - closed cup

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