Acetone
CAS No. 67-64-1
Propan-2-one
C3H6O · MW 58.08
Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C3H6O and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Structure
Quick Chemical Facts
CAS Number
67-64-1
Chemical Name
Acetone
IUPAC Name
Propan-2-one
Molecular Formula
C3H6O
Molecular Weight
58.08 g/mol
Category
Ketones
Acetone structure
- SMILES
- CC(=O)C
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3
About Acetone
Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C3H6O and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O |
|---|---|
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 g/mol |
Chemical Identifiers
| CAS Number | 67-64-1 |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Acetone |
| IUPAC Name | Propan-2-one |
| SMILES | CC(=O)C |
| InChI | InChI=1S/C3H6O/c1-3(2)4/h1-2H3 |
| Category | Ketones |
Synonyms
- Propanone
- Dimethyl ketone
Applications — Acetone
Pharmaceutical Applications
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetone is required at controlled purity.
Laboratory Applications
Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale.
Industrial Applications
Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetone as a raw material.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetone?
Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is a ketones building block with the molecular formula C3H6O and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol. It is supplied for pharmaceutical intermediate manufacturing, custom synthesis programmes and analytical research, with documentation and quality data available on request.
What is the CAS number of Acetone?
The CAS number of Acetone is 67-64-1.
What is the molecular formula of Acetone?
The molecular formula of Acetone is C3H6O.
What is the molecular weight of Acetone?
The molecular weight of Acetone is 58.08 g/mol.
What is Acetone used for?
Used as an intermediate or reagent in the preparation of active pharmaceutical ingredients and drug intermediates where Acetone is required at controlled purity. Applied in medicinal chemistry, route scouting and analytical reference work at gram to kilogram scale. Employed in fine chemical and specialty manufacturing processes that consume Acetone as a raw material.
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