ACETONE
Other names: Di methyl ketone ,2- propanone
Color and odor: Acetone is a colorless ,volatile dense liquid with a sweet smell.
Melting point: -94.3OC
Boiling point: 56.2OC
Flash point: – 9.4OC
Density: 0.792 at 20 OC
Refractive index: 1.3591 at 20 OC
Solubility : it is soluble in water alcohol ,oils and Ether.
Preparation: by the oxidation of iso propyl alcohol
Grades: Technical, C-P, N-F ,Electronic , Spectrum photometer
Precautions: Flammable, rapidly fire catching ,explosive ,orally less poises
Acetone uses
It is used in the manufacturing of different compounds like
Methyl iso butyl ketone, methyl iso butyl carbitol, paint manufacturing
In the varnish making it is used as a solvent, Lacquer solvent, Cellulose acetate,
Using in the nail polish and nail polish remover formulations.
In nitrocellulose as a solvent in the making of potassium iodide and potassium Permanganate.
