Acetone

Acetone is a colorless, volatile liquid solvent that is widely used in industry and household products. It is the simplest and smallest ketone, with the chemical formula (CH3)2CO.

It is produced by the air oxidation of cumene (isopropylbenzene) to form cumene hydroperoxide, which is then cleaved to acetone and phenol.

Physical Property:

  • Colorless
  • highly volatile, and flammable liquid solvent
  • molar mass of 58.08 g/mol
  • density of 0.7845 g/cm³ at 20°C
  • Miscible with water and many organic solvents.
  • sweetish odor

 

Application:

  • Nail Polish Remover
  • Cleaning and Degreasing
  • Chemical Intermediate in some of Chemical Synthesis
  • Production of Bisphenol A
  • As a Solvent in paints and Coatings

 

At Peliswan Impex, we focus on delivering high-quality and safe chemical products. Our Acetone is carefully  handled to meet the specific requirements of our clients in different industries.