Hydroxyacetone, 95%

Description

CAS: 116-09-6 | C3H6O2 | 74.079 g/mol

Hydroxyacetone is used as a reagent in organic chemical reactions. It also serves as a component for Mannich reaction and aldol reactions. It is also used in the syntheses of 2-oxo-propionaldehyde, imidazoles, polyols, acrolein, dyes and skin tanning agents. It yields (R)-1,2-propanediol upon reduction of hydroxyacetone in the presence of a microbial cell catalyst.

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Applications
Hydroxyacetone is used as a reagent in organic chemical reactions. It also serves as a component for Mannich reaction and aldol reactions. It is also used in the syntheses of 2-oxo-propionaldehyde, imidazoles, polyols, acrolein, dyes and skin tanning agents. It yields (R)-1,2-propanediol upon reduction of hydroxyacetone in the presence of a microbial cell catalyst.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 116-09-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.079
• MDL Number: MFCD00004669
• InChI Key: XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydroxyacetone, acetol, acetone alcohol, 1-hydroxy-2-propanone, 2-propanone, 1-hydroxy, 1-hydroxyacetone, methanol, acetyl, acetylmethanol, acetylcarbinol, 2-oxopropanol
• PubChem CID: 8299
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27957
• IUPAC Name: 1-hydroxypropan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(=O)CO

• Melting Point: -17°C
• Density: 1.08
• pH: 3.4
• Boiling Point: 145°C to 146°C
• Flash Point: 56°C (132°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.425
• Quantity: 100 g
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 605368
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,65
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydroxyacetone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H226
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H226 Flammable liquid and vapor.
Precautionary Statement	P210-P233-P240-P241-P242-P243-P280-P303+P361+P353-P370+P378q-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 3; Packing Group: III; Proper Shipping Name: KETONES, LIQUID, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	204-124-8
RTECSNumber	UC2800000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Keep cold

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only