CASR |
: | 67-64-1 |
Molecular Formula |
: | CH3COCH3 |
Molecular Weight |
: | 58.08 |
Specifications | |
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Appearance: | Volatile, clear, colourless liquid. |
Solubility: | Miscible with water and with ethanol (96%) |
Identification A (Relative density, 20°C): | 0.790 to 0.793 |
Identification B (By Chemical test): | An intense red colour should produce which becomes violet with the addition of 3.5 mL of acetic acid |
Identification C (By Chemical test): | A greenish-blue colour should produce. |
Appearance of solution: | Clear and colourless solution |
Acidity or Alkalinity: | The solution should red or orange. |
Relative density, 20°C: | 0.790 to 0.793 |
Reducing substances: | The mixture should not completely decolourise. |
Related substances: Impurity A (Methanol): | NMT 0.05% v/v |
Related substances: Impurity B (2-Propanol): | NMT 0.05% v/v |
Related substances: Impurity C (Benzene): | NMT 2ppm v/v |
Related substances: Any other impurity: | NMT 0.05% v/v |
Matter insoluble in water: | Clear solution |
Residue on evaporation: | NMT 50ppm |
Water: | NMT 3 g/l |