Acetone

propan-2-one

67-64-1 C3H6O

About Acetone

Acetone (CAS 67-64-1) is a chemical compound with the molecular formula C3H6O and a molecular weight of 58.08 g/mol. It has an IUPAC name of propan-2-one and an InChIKey of CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N.

Properties

Acetone molecular structure
CAS Number
67-64-1
Formula
C3H6O
Molecular Weight
58.08 g/mol
IUPAC Name
propan-2-one
InChI Key
CSCPPACGZOOCGX-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Also Known As

Acetone is also known as Propanone, 2-Propanone, Dimethyl ketone, Methyl ketone, Propan-2-one, Pyroacetic ether, among other names.

Propanone 2-Propanone Dimethyl ketone Methyl ketone Propan-2-one acetone Pyroacetic ether Dimethylformaldehyde beta-Ketopropane Dimethylketal

Description

Acetone is a methyl ketone that consists of propane bearing an oxo group at C2. It has a role as a polar aprotic solvent, a human metabolite and an EC 3.5.1.4 (amidase) inhibitor. It is a volatile organic compound, a member of propanones, a methyl ketone and a ketone body.

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