Hydroxyacetone
Also known as: acetol, 1-Hydroxyacetone, 1-Hydroxypropan-2-One, 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-, Hydroxy-2-propanone, MFCD00004669
Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6) is a compound in the Solvents category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.078 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of −17 °C(lit.), a boiling point of 145.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 52.2±11.0 °C. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 116-09-6
- Jingsj CID
- J-30131-8
- Molecular Formula
- C3H6O2
- Molecular Weight
- 74.078 g/mol
- Category
- Solvents
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | −17 °C(lit.) |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 145.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.0±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 52.2±11.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 74.036781 |
| PSA | 37.30000 |
| LogP | -0.78 |
| Vapor Pressure | 1.9±0.5 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.397 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour
Activity & Biological Data
| Target | Human Endogenous Metabolite |
|---|
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2914400090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2914400090 other ketone-alcohols and ketone-aldehydes。Supervision conditions:None。VAT:17.0%。Tax rebate rate:9.0%。MFN tariff:5.5%。General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Hydroxyacetone?
The CAS number of Hydroxyacetone is 116-09-6.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Hydroxyacetone?
Hydroxyacetone has molecular formula C3H6O2 and molecular weight 74.078 g/mol.
Is Hydroxyacetone hazardous?
Hydroxyacetone has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H226 — Flammable liquid and vapour.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Hydroxyacetone?
For Hydroxyacetone, Upstream Products: Glycerol, D-Glucose, propylene glycol; Downstream Products: 2-Ethylbenzofuran, 2,3-Dimethylbenzofuran, 2-Methylbenzofuran.
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How to cite: Jingsj. "Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-30131-8 (accessed 2026-11-06).
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