Acetone C.A.S. number 67-64-1

Prepared at the 51st JECFA (1998), published in FNP 52 Add 6 (1998) superseding earlier specifications prepared at the 14th JECFA (1970),
published in NMRS 48B (1971) and republished in FNP 52 (1992). ADI "limited by GMP", established at the 14th JECFA in 1970.
SYNONYMS Dimethylketone, propanone
DEFINITION
Chemical names Propan-2-one
C.A.S. number 67-64-1
Chemical formula C3H6O
Structural formula CH3COCH3
Formula weight 58.08
Assay Not less than 99.5% (w/w)
DESCRIPTION Clear, colourless, volatile, highly flammable liquid with a characteristic odour; free from sediment and suspended matter
FUNCTIONAL USES Extraction solvent, flavouring agent (see "Flavouring agents" monograph, JECFA no. 139)