Lab Alley sells high-quality Acetone 99.5% Lab Grade. Our Acetone 99.5% Lab Grade is recommended for use in institutional labs for research and for training purposes. Owing to its grade, it is not recommended for use in the manufacture of food items, drugs, and medicines.
Lab Alley sells only the highest quality acetone and are the reliable choice for lab grade acetone. This product is in stock in multiple sizes ranging from 500 mL to 55 gallons, and by the pallet, all available for quick shipping. Orders are usually shipped in 24-48 hours.
Acetone 99.5% Lab Grade is a clear, liquid ketone solvent with CAS 67-64-1. The assay is 99.5% min, and the grade is Lab Grade, so it’s recommended for research labs and training work. Because of that grade, it isn’t recommended for making food items, drugs or medicines. You’ll find the paperwork on the page too. The Product Manuals list includes the Safety Data Sheet, Technical Data Sheet, Allergen Statement, BPA Statement, Manufacturing Process Flow Chart and TSE/BSE Declaration. Certificates of Analysis for individual lots are listed right alongside them, so you can check a result before it reaches your bench.
Most people reach for acetone as a lab reagent. It also turns up in nail polish remover, plastics manufacturing, the synthetic fiber industry and paint manufacturing. Here’s the usual headache. You need the right solvent, the right paperwork and a supplier who can actually ship a hazmat product in the size you want. We’ve set it up so you don’t have to chase any of that. Pick from 500 mL bottles up to 55 gallons, plus cases and pallets, and we’ll handle the hazmat shipping from start to finish. Want it on repeat? Set up Autoship. Need a larger order? Request a quote and we’ll sort it out. On budget, on time, every time.
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Laboratory reagent
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Research and training use in labs
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Nail polish remover formulations
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Plastics manufacturing
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Synthetic fiber industry
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Paint manufacturing
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Q: What is Acetone 99.5% Lab Grade used for?
A: It’s mainly used as a lab reagent. It’s also used in nail polish remover, plastics manufacturing, the synthetic fiber industry and paint manufacturing.Q: What does Lab Grade mean, and is it suitable for research?
A: Lab Grade is the grade listed for this product, and it’s recommended for institutional labs doing research and training. It isn’t recommended for making food items, drugs or medicines.Q: What sizes are available, and does it ship as hazmat?
A: You can choose 500 mL, 1 L, 1 gallon, 4 L, 5 gallon and 55 gallon sizes, plus cases and pallets. Yes, it ships as hazmat, and the DOT line on the page reads: DOT: Acetone, 3, UN1090, PG II.Q: How do I get the SDS and Certificate of Analysis?
A: Both are on this page. The Safety Data Sheet and Technical Data Sheet sit under Product Manuals, and the Certificates of Analysis are listed in the section right beside it.Q: How should it be stored?
A: Our How to Store Acetone guide walks through it. Check the Safety Data Sheet for your container size too.Q: What concentration is this acetone?
A: The assay is 99.5% min.Q: How does this grade compare with other types of acetone?
A: This one is Lab Grade, recommended for research and training. Our Types of Acetone post covers the other types.Q: Can I set up Autoship for this product?
A: Yes, Autoship is available on this page. For bigger volumes, use the quote form.
Product Information
| CAS | 67-64-1 |
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| Synonyms | 2-propanone, Propanone, Dimethyl Ketone, Methyl Ketone, Dimethylformaldehyde, Pyroacetic Ether, Beta-Ketopropane, Dimethylketal. Chevron Acetone, Ketone Propane, Aceton, Pyroacetic Acid, Ketone |
| Assay | 99.5% min |
| PubChem ID | 180 |
| Grade | Lab Grade |
| Color | Max 10 |
| Physical form | Liquid |
| Appearance | Clear Liquid |
| Odor | Sweet, Alcohol-like |
| Melting point | -94°C (-137 °F) |
| Boiling Point | 56 °C (133 °F) |
| Vapor pressure | 245.3 hPa (184.0 mmHg) at 20.0 °C (68.0 °F) |
| Specific gravity | Max 0.789 at 25°C |
| Solubility | Fully Miscible in Water |
| Auto-ignition temperature | 465 °C (869°F) |
| Molecular formula | C3H6O |
| Molecular weight | 58.08 |
| Acetone | Min 99.50 |
| Acidity as Acetic Acid | Max 0.0020 |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Max 0.001 wt% as Ammonia |
| Aldehydes | 0.002% max |
| Autoship Available | Yes |
| Distilling Range | Max 1°C |
| Evaporation rate | Expected to be rapid |
| Flash Point | -20 °C (-4 °F) |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 0.05% max |
| Limit of non-volatile residue | Max 5.0 mg/100mL |
| Methanol | 0.05% max |
| Pillar | Essential |
| Readily Oxidizable Substances | 0.5% max |
| Residue after evaporation | Max 0.001% |
| Substances Reducing Permanganate | To pass Test |
| Titrabale acid | 0.0003 meq/g max |
| Titrabale base | 0.0006 meq/g max |
| Water | Max 0.50% |
