Acetone Name (IUPAC) Acetone Acetone dimethylketone General Other names Molecular formula cetopropano -CH3 (CO) CH3 Molecular Formula C3H6O Molar 67-64-1 RTECS number AL31500000 aggregation State Physical Appearance Colorless Liquid density 790 kg/m3 0.79 g/cm3 Molar mass 58.04 g / mol Melting point 178.2 K (-94.9 C) Boiling point 329.4 K (56.3 C) 0.32 Viscosity cP at 20 C (293 K) Chemical properties Solubility in water n / d 2.91 D dipole moment related compounds related ketones butanone Other related compounds Peligrosidad Propane Propionaldehyde Propionic Acid Flash point 253 K (-20 C) Autoignition Temperature 738 K (465 C) RTECS number AL31500000 Risks Ingestion Nausea, Vomiting (further see Inhalation). Inhalation salivation, mental confusion, cough, dizziness, drowsiness, headache, sore throat, loss of consciousness.Skin Skin Redness. Eye redness, pain, blurred vision. Possible corneal damage. Values in SI and under normal conditions (0 C and 1 atm), unless otherwise indicated. Infobox references acetone or propanone is a chemical compound chemical formula CH3 (CO) CH3 group of ketones that occurs naturally in the environment. At room temperature is presented as a colorless liquid with characteristic odor. It evaporates easily, is flammable and is soluble in water. Synthesized Acetone is used in the manufacture of plastics, fibers, drugs and other chemicals as well as a solvent for other chemicals.
