CAS 67-64-1 · Solvent
Acetone
Propan-2-one · C₃H₆O · MW 58.08 g/mol
One of the most widely used industrial solvents — fast-evaporating, fully water-miscible, and available in industrial through ACS/HPLC grades. Texas-Chem supplies acetone in drums, totes, and bulk tanker quantities to manufacturers across the continental United States.
Formula
C₃H₆O
Boiling Point
56 °C
Miscibility
Fully water-miscible
Pack Sizes
Drums · Totes · Bulk
Structural Formula
Skeletal formula — ketone functional group (C=O) flanked by two methyl groups
Safety & Regulatory
- NFPA Health
- 1 — Slight hazard
- NFPA Flammability
- 3 — Serious hazard
- NFPA Reactivity
- 0 — Stable
- OSHA PEL (TWA)
- 1,000 ppm (2,400 mg/m³)
- ACGIH TLV (TWA)
- 500 ppm
- IDLH
- 2,500 ppm
- DOT Hazard Class
- 3 — Flammable Liquid
- UN Number
- UN 1090
- Packing Group
- II
SDS available upon request. Always consult the current Safety Data Sheet before handling.
Grades & Packaging
Available Grades
Pack Sizes
Physical & Chemical Properties
| Molecular Formula | C₃H₆O |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 g/mol |
| CAS Number | 67-64-1 |
| Boiling Point | 56.05 °C (132.9 °F) |
| Melting Point | −94.7 °C (−138.5 °F) |
| Flash Point | −20 °C (−4 °F) — Flammable |
| Density | 0.791 g/cm³ at 20 °C |
| Vapor Pressure | 24.7 kPa at 20 °C |
| Solubility in Water | Miscible in all proportions |
| Refractive Index | 1.3588 at 20 °C |
| Auto-ignition Temp. | 465 °C (869 °F) |
| Explosive Limits | 2.5% – 12.8% (v/v in air) |
Industrial Applications
Coatings & Adhesives
Primary solvent for nitrocellulose lacquers, polyurethane coatings, and contact adhesives. Fast evaporation rate enables rapid film formation.
Pharmaceuticals
USP/ACS-grade acetone used as a reaction solvent and extraction medium in API synthesis, tablet coating, and sterilization processes.
Electronics Cleaning
Removes flux residues, oils, and particulates from PCBs and precision components. Electronic-grade purity minimizes ionic contamination.
Chemical Synthesis
Feedstock for methyl methacrylate (MMA), bisphenol A (BPA), and methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) production.
Plastics & Resins
Solvent for cellulose acetate, polystyrene, and acrylic resins. Used in fiber spinning and film casting operations.
Laboratory & Analytical
ACS/HPLC-grade acetone is a standard rinsing solvent for glassware and a mobile-phase component in chromatography.
Why Source Acetone from Texas-Chem?
- 35+ years supplying industrial chemicals to Texas manufacturers
- Multiple grades stocked — Industrial, ACS, HPLC, and Electronic
- Flexible packaging: 55-gal drums through bulk tanker delivery
- Competitive pricing backed by relationships with top-tier producers
- Technical support and SDS documentation provided with every order
- Same-day quotes for standard quantities; custom sourcing available