Acetone
Acetone, or propanone, is an organic compound with the formula (CH₃)₂CO. It is the simplest and smallest ketone. It is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid with a characteristic odor. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent in its own right, in industry, home, and laboratory.
Properties of Acetone
- CAS No - 67-64-1
- HS Code - 29141100
- Class - 3
- Formula: C3H6O
- Boiling Point: 56 °C
- Density: 784 kg/m³
- Molar Mass: 58.08 g/mol
- Melting Point: -95 °C
Benefits Acetone
Acetone is widely used because it is miscible with water, meaning it can easily mix with water, and evaporates quickly in the air.
- Acetone is a primary ingredient in many nail polish removers. It breaks down nail polish, making it easy to remove with a cotton swab or cloth.
- Acetone is used in the textile industry for degreasing wool and degumming silk.
- Acetone is frequently incorporated in solvent systems or “blends,” used to make lacquers for automotive and furniture finishes. It may also be used to reduce the viscosity, or thickness, of lacquer solutions.
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