Acetone

(CH₃)₂CO

IUPAC: Propan-2-one

CAS: 67-64-1

Übersicht

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

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Hydrogen H 6 1,0080
Carbon C 3 12,0110
Oxygen O 1 15,9990

Elementare Zusammensetzung

H
10,4%
C
62,0%
O
27,5%

Verwendung

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

Wissenswertes

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

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Highly flammable
  • ⚠ Irritant

Structure

SMILES

CC(=O)C

Eigenschaften

Typ
organic
Zustand
liquid
Molmasse
58,08 g/mol
Dichte
0,7840 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
-94,7 °C
Siedepunkt
56,1 °C
Löslichkeit
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

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).