Acetone
- CAS Number
- 67-64-1
- HSN Code
- 29141100
- Molecular Formula
- (CH3)2CO
- Catalogue Number
- AL0062
- Purity
- 99.8%
- Molecular Weight
- 58.08 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a human metabolite and an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor.
Also known as 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone.
- Catalogue No.
- AL0062
- CAS Number
- 67-64-1
- Molecular Formula
- (CH3)2CO
- Molecular Weight
- 58.08 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29141100
- Grade
- For Molecular Biology
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: -94.9 °C; Boiling point: 56.08 °C; Flash point: -16.99 °C (1.42 °F) - closed cup; Density: 0.7845 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: Miscible with water.
- Appearance
- Colorless volatile liquid
- Shelf Life
- 12 months
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 ml glass bottle with tin cap, 2.5 Lt glass bottle with tin cap
- Storage
- Fireproof. Keep separated from incompatible materials. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Acetone
- Catalogue No.
- AL0062
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 67-64-1
- EC Number
- 200-662-2
- Grade
- For Molecular Biology
- EC Index Number
- 606-001-00-8
- Chemical Formula
- (CH3)2CO
- HSN Code
- 29141100
- Synonyms
- 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent in molecular biology applications
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Flam. Liq. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; STOT SE 3
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 180 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Flammable, Irritant
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Precautionary statements
- P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P261, P264+P265, P271, P280, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P319, P337+P317, P370+P378, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- None identified
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Acetone
- CAS No.
- 67-64-1
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, irritation of eyes and skin.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Flashback along vapor trail may occur.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and eliminate all ignition sources. Ventilate area.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours of low boiling point adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use in a fume hood. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep away from heat and open flames.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Fireproof. Keep separated from incompatible materials. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Liquid
- Colour
- Colorless
- Odour
- Fruity odor
- Odour threshold
- Not determined
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- 3.2
- Melting point
- -94.9 °C
- Freezing point
- -94.7 °C
- Boiling point
- 56.08 °C
- Flash point
- -16.99 °C (1.42 °F) - closed cup
- Auto-ignition temperature
- 869 °F (465 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not determined
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Flammable liquid
- Vapour pressure
- 231 mm Hg at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 2.0 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 0.7845 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- Miscible with water
- Log Pow
- -0.24
- Viscosity, kinematic
- 0.32 cSt
- Viscosity, dynamic
- 0.32 mPa·s
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- 2.5 - 12.8% (v/v) in air
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions. Reacts violently with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Contact with strong oxidants such as acetic acid, nitric acid and hydrogen peroxide generates explosive peroxides. Reacts with chloroform and bromoform under basic conditions. This generates fire and explosion hazard.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizers, acids, bases, and halogens.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 10.7 mLkg (=8450 mgkg bw); LD50 Rat oral 9800 mg/kg bw; LD50 Rat oral 5800 mg/kg bw
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- UN 1090
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- UN 1090
- UN-No. (IATA)
- UN 1090
- UN-No. (ADN)
- UN 1090
- UN-No. (RID)
- UN 1090
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Acetone
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Acetone
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Acetone
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Acetone
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Acetone
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 3
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used for precipitating and washing DNA, RNA, or protein pellets during nucleic acid/protein purification protocols. It is also utilized as a solvent in various laboratory procedures.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0011A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 58.08 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | 99.8% min | 99.85% |
| Density | 0.791 g/mL | 0.790 g/mL |
| Water content | <0.1% | 0.05% |
| Residue on ignition | <0.01% | <0.005% |
| Related substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with For Molecular Biology grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Molecular Biology | 99.8% | m.p. -94.9 °C; b.p. 56.08 °C | <0.1% | <0.01% | None detected | Miscible with water |
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