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Acetone, Environmental Grade, 99.5+%
Description
Suitable for pesticide residue analysisAcetone is a polar, aprotic solvent used in the synthesis and isolation of both organic and inorganic compounds and complexes. It plays a vital role in Jones oxidation. It is utilized for rinsing laboratory glassware due to its low cost and volatility. It is used in the manufacture of various chemicals such as methyl isobutyl ketone, mesityl oxide, diacetone alcohol, acetic acid, iodoform, bromoform, rayon and photographic films, paint and varnish removers. It is also useful in the synthesis of t-butanesulfinamide, terpenes, thiol-stabilized gold colloids, calixphyrin macrocycles and trispyrazolylborate platinum compounds. It plays an important role in protein crystallization.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | °C to 94°C |
| Color | Colorless |
| Density | 0.791 |
| Boiling Point | 56°C |
| Quantity | 1 L |
| Flash Point | -17°C (1°F) |
| Ignition Point | 465°C (869°F) |
| Physical Form | Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.359 |
| Assay Percent Range | >99.5% |
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Safety and Handling
| Hazard Category | H225-H319-H336-H373 |
| Hazard Statement | Keep container in a well ventilated place. Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. If swallowed seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. |
| Precautionary Statement | P210-P233-P235-P240-P241-P242-P243-P260-P264b-P271-P280-P303+P361+P353-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P312-P314-P370+P378q-P501c |
| DOTInformation | DOT Class: 3, Packaging Group: II |
| EINECSNumber | 200-662-2 |
| RTECSNumber | AL3150000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| Recommended Storage | Ambient temperatures |
RUO – Research Use Only
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