C₃H₆OC3H6O58.0800 g·mol⁻¹
Molar mass58.080 g·mol⁻¹calc 58.080 • Atomic weights: CIAAW 2021 (conventional atomic weights)
FormulaC₃H₆OC3H6O
Classorganic • covalentliquid
| Element | Count | Mass (g/mol) | Mass % |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 3 | 36.033 | 62.04% |
| H | 6 | 6.048 | 10.41% |
| O | 1 | 15.999 | 27.55% |
Physical properties
- State at STP
- liquid
- Density
- 0.784 g·cm⁻³ (liquid at 20 °C, 1 atm)
- Melting point
- 178.2 K (1 atm)
- Boiling point
- 329.2 K (1 atm)
Structure & bonding
CH3COCH3 — simplest ketone, trigonal planar carbonyl carbon.
Occurrence & preparation
Cumene process co-product; also from propylene oxidation.
Uses
- Solvent
- Nail polish remover
Safety
Highly flammable; vapors irritate.
Consult current SDS. — consult current SDS before handling.