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Acetone (Glass Distilled)

£13.49 to £25.52

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RG2001-1L
£13.49
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RG2001-2.5L
£25.52

What is Acetone (Glass Distilled)? Acetone (CH3)2CO is a colourless, volatile liquid with a sweet, pungent odour. It is a simple organic compound belonging to the ketone family, characterised by a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two methyl groups (-CH₃). Acetone is miscible with water and a wide range of organic solvents, making it a versatile solvent in laboratory and industrial applications.

Glass Distilled: Ensuring outstanding purity and reduced risk of contamination, making it ideal for high-precision applications.

Consistent Quality: We carefully source Acetone (Glass Distilled) to ensure reliable and consistent performance, ensuring reproducibility.

Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Our Acetone (Glass Distilled) is sourced and packaged using non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring reliable quality for our customers.

Frequent Uses

Chromatography

Acetone is used as a solvent or component of the mobile phase in Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) and other chromatographic methods for separating compounds.

Cleaning and Degreasing

Effectively cleans laboratory glassware and equipment by dissolving grease, oil, adhesives, and contaminants, leaving no residue due to its quick evaporation.

Drying Agent

It efficiently removes moisture from laboratory surfaces, glassware, and samples due to its hygroscopic properties and rapid evaporation.

Sample Preparation

Used to dissolve or dilute samples for analysis in chromatography, spectroscopy, or similar techniques and to concentrate samples post-dilution.

Solvent for Reactions

It serves as a polar aprotic solvent, enabling organic reactions like nucleophilic substitution, Grignard reactions, and condensation processes.

  • Solvent for various organic compounds, including plastics, fibres, and resins.

 

  • Used in the production of chemicals such as methyl methacrylate and bisphenol-A.

 

  • Commonly used as a solvent for paints, varnishes, and other coatings.

 

  • Used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, including some antibiotics and antiseptics.

 

  • Used as a cleaning agent for laboratory and industrial equipment.

 

  • Commonly used as an ingredient in nail polish removers and other personal care products.

 

  • Used as a fuel additive and as a component in some fuel blends.

 

  • Can be used to remove adhesives, glues, and other sticky substances.

Cas Number: 67-64-1

Einecs Number: 200-662-2

HS Code / Commodity Code: 3208109000

UN Number: 1090

Hazard Class: 3

Hazard Phrases: H225,H319,H336

Prec Phrases: P210,P261,P305+P351+P338

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