Hydroxyacetone, 95%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Hydroxyacetone is used as a reagent in organic chemical reactions. It also serves as a component for Mannich reaction and aldol reactions. It is also used in the syntheses of 2-oxo-propionaldehyde, imidazoles, polyols, acrolein, dyes and skin tanning agents. It yields (R)-1,2-propanediol upon reduction of hydroxyacetone in the presence of a microbial cell catalyst.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Hydroxyacetone is used as a reagent in organic chemical reactions. It also serves as a component for Mannich reaction and aldol reactions. It is also used in the syntheses of 2-oxo-propionaldehyde, imidazoles, polyols, acrolein, dyes and skin tanning agents. It yields (R)-1,2-propanediol upon reduction of hydroxyacetone in the presence of a microbial cell catalyst.

Solubility
Miscible with water, alcohol and ether.

Notes
Store in cool place. Air sensitive and hygroscopic. Keep the container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong acids.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 116-09-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 74.079
• MDL Number: MFCD00004669
• InChI Key: XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: hydroxyacetone, acetol, acetone alcohol, 1-hydroxy-2-propanone, 2-propanone, 1-hydroxy, 1-hydroxyacetone, methanol, acetyl, acetylmethanol, acetylcarbinol, 2-oxopropanol
• PubChem CID: 8299
• ChEBI: CHEBI:27957
• IUPAC Name: 1-hydroxypropan-2-one
• SMILES: CC(=O)CO

• Melting Point: -17°C
• Density: 1.08
• pH: 3.4
• Boiling Point: 145°C to 146°C
• Flash Point: 56°C (132°F)
• Odor: Characteristic
• Refractive Index: 1.425
• Quantity: 500 g
• UN Number: UN1224
• Beilstein: 605368
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Merck Index: 14,65
• Solubility Information: Miscible with water,alcohol and ether.
• Formula Weight: 74.08
• Percent Purity: 95%
• Chemical Name or Material: Hydroxyacetone

Safety and Handling

Product Identifier

• Hydroxyacetone

Signal Word

• Warning

Hazard Category

• Flammable liquid Category 3

Hazard Statement

• H226-Flammable liquid and vapour.

Precautionary Statement

• P210-Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

Supplemental information

• MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Hydroxyacetone

RUO – Research Use Only