Acetone

Actone is a colourless, low boiling, flammable liquid with a characteristic odour.

CAS number

  • 67-64-1


Typical Uses

    • It is an important intermediate used in the production of acrylic plastics. polycarbonates and epoxy resins. As a solvent, it has numerous applications in coatings, adhesives, cleaning, personal care, and pharmaceuticals as a solvent cleaner and precursor.

    Other names

    Dimethyl Ketone; 2-Propanone


    Properties

    • Colourless liquid with low boiling point. It has a flash point of -18’c. 
    • Readily soluble in water and ethanol


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