Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

IUPAC: Propan-2-one

CAS: 67-64-1

Overview

Acetone is the simplest ketone and one of the most versatile solvents. It evaporates quickly and is used as nail polish remover.

Composition

Element Symbol Atoms Atomic Mass
Hydrogen H 6 1.0080
Carbon C 3 12.0110
Oxygen O 1 15.9990

Elemental Composition

H
Hydrogen ×6
10.4%
C
Carbon ×3
62.0%
O
Oxygen ×1
27.5%

Uses

  • • Nail polish remover
  • • Industrial solvent
  • • Paint thinner
  • • Laboratory solvent

Fun Facts

  • ✦ Your body naturally produces acetone during fat metabolism — detectable in the breath of people on ketogenic diets

Safety

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)C

Properties

Type
organic
State
liquid
Molar Mass
58.08 g/mol
Density
0.7840 g/cm³
Melting Point
-94.7 °C
Boiling Point
56.1 °C
Solubility
Miscible

Molecular Descriptors

Exact Mass
58.0419
XLogP
-0.1
TPSA
17.1 Ų
H-Bond Donors
0
H-Bond Acceptors
1
Rotatable Bonds
0
Heavy Atoms
4
Complexity
26.0

Related Compounds

1,2-Dichloroethane

C₂H₄Cl₂

1,3-Butadiene

C₄H₆

1,4-Dioxane

C₄H₈O₂

1-Butanol

C₄H₁₀O

2-Propanol

C₃H₈O

Acetaldehyde

CH₃CHO

Acetamide

C₂H₅NO

Acetic Anhydride

C₄H₆O₃

Acetonitrile

C₂H₃N

Acetylene

C₂H₂

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Acetone?
Acetone ((CH₃)₂CO) is a organic compound with the IUPAC name Propan-2-one.
What is the molecular weight of Acetone?
Acetone has a molar mass of 58.08 g/mol.
What state is Acetone at room temperature?
Acetone is a liquid at room temperature.
Is Acetone organic or inorganic?
Acetone is classified as an organic compound.
What elements make up Acetone?
Acetone ((CH₃)₂CO) is composed of Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O).