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Technical Data Sheet Acetone
Compound Information
Product Name:
Acetone
CAS No.:
67-64-1
Molecular Formula:
C3H6O
Molecular Weight:
58.08
Revision Date:
2026-04-16
Analytical Information
| Tests | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Grade | USP-NF/Ph.Eur |
| Solubility | Miscible with water and with ethanol (96 per cent). |
| Identification (by Chromatogram) | The retention time of the sample corresponds to that of standard obtained in the assay |
| Identification (Relative density, 20°C) | 0.790 - 0.793 |
| Identification (By chemical test 1) | An intense red color should produce which becomes violet with the addition of 3.5 mL of acetic acid |
| Identification (By chemical test 2) | A greenish-blue color should produce |
| Relative density, 20°C | 0.790 - 0.793 |
| Purity | NLT 99.0% on the anhydrous basis. |
| Specific gravity,25°C | NMT 0.789 |
| Non-volatile Residue | The weight of the residue does not exceed 2 mg (NMT 0.004%) |
| Matter insoluble in water | The solution should be clear |
| Water | NMT 3g/l (NMT0.3%) |
| Reducing substances | The mixture should not be completely decolorised |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | The solution should be red or orange |
| Related substances Impurity A (Methanol) | NMT 0.05% v/v |
| Related substances Impurity B (2-Propanol) | NMT 0.05% v/v |
| Related substances Impurity C (Benzene) | NMT 2 ppm v/v |
| Related substances Any other impurity | NMT 0.05% v/v |
| MS | Pass test |
| ¹H NMR | Pass test |
| ¹³C NMR | Pass test |
| IR | Pass test |
| Raman | Pass test |
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