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W446207

Sigma-Aldrich

Hydroxyacetone

≥95%, FG

Synonym(s):

1-Hydroxy-2-propanone, Acetol

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
CH3COCH2OH
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
74.08
FEMA Number:
4462
Colour Index Number:
11101
Beilstein:
605368
EC Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12164502
PubChem Substance ID:
Flavis number:
7.169
grade:
FG
Kosher
biological source:
synthetic

biological source

synthetic

Quality Level

grade

FG
Kosher

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002

Assay

≥95%

refractive index

n20/D 1.425 (lit.)

bp

145-146 °C (lit.)

mp

−17 °C (lit.)

density

1.082 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)

application(s)

flavors and fragrances

Organoleptic

sweet

SMILES string

CC(=O)CO

InChI

1S/C3H6O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h4H,2H2,1H3

InChI key

XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Pictograms

FlameHealth hazard

Signal Word

Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. 3 - Muta. 2

Storage Class Code

3 - Flammable liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

133.7 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

56.5 °C - closed cup


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