Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise specializing in the research and development, manufacturing, and sales of fine chemicals. Headquartered in Jinan, Shandong, China, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our global partners. Currently, over 90% of our products are exported to developed markets, including North America, Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the Middle East.
Basic Information
Product Name: Hydroxyacetone
Alias: Acetol; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-
CAS No.: 116-09-6
EINECS No.: 204-124-8
Molecular Formula: C?H?O?
Molecular Weight: 74.08 g/mol
Classification: Organic intermediate; Alpha-hydroxy ketone; Fine chemical; Flavor intermediate; Pharmaceutical raw material
Physical & Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless clear liquid
Density: 1.082 g/mL (25 °C)
Boiling Point: 145–146 °C
Refractive Index: 1.425 (n20/D)
Flash Point: 56 °C
Solubility: Miscible with water, ethanol, ether; soluble in most polar organic solvents
Stability: Hygroscopic; easy polymerize under high temperature; keep sealed, cool and dark storage
Specification Table
| Item | Specification | Unit | Remarks |
| Product Name | Hydroxyacetone | — | Also named Acetol |
| CAS Number | 116-09-6 | — | Organic synthesis intermediate |
| Appearance | Colorless clear liquid | — | Slight characteristic odor |
| Molecular Formula | C?H?O? | — | Alpha-hydroxy ketone structure |
| Molecular Weight | 74.08 | g/mol | — |
| Boiling Point | 145–146 | ℃ | Lit. |
| Purity | ≥98.0 | % | GC |
Main Uses
- Raw material for food flavor and fragrance synthesis
- Key intermediate for pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis
- Used in cosmetic raw materials and daily chemical formulations
- Applied in organic synthesis, heterocyclic compound preparation and laboratory research
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