hydroxyacetone

Independent reference data for hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6), compiled from public chemistry databases.

Registry identifiers across databases

Computed descriptors

Physicochemical values on record

Documented uses on record

Used in organic synthesis (reagent) and peptide synthesis (protecting group); [Merck Index] Used as a solvent for nitrocellulose; [Hawley]Flavouring Agent -> FLAVOURING_AGENT -> JECFA Functional Classes

Synonyms and trade names

Hydroxyacetone; 116-09-6; Acetol; 1-hydroxypropan-2-one; Acetone alcohol; 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; 1-Hydroxyacetone; ACETYLCARBINOL; Acetylmethanol; 2-Oxopropanol; Pyruvic alcohol; Hydroxy-2-propanone; Pyruvinalcohol; Hydroxymethyl methyl ketone; 2-Ketopropyl alcohol

Regulatory listings held on file

Regulatory & Food Contact	EU Flavoring substances FDA Substance added to food: FLAVORING AGENT OR ADJUVANT Flavoring Agents FLAVOURING_AGENT: Flavouring Agent Butter, Herb, Malt, Pungent No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent
GHS notification summary	34.9% (114 / 327)

GHS hazard classification

GHS notification summary	34.9% (114 / 327)
Reported hazard statements	H226 (65.1%), H341 (16.5%)

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 34.9% (114 of 327) of reports.

H226 (65.1%): Flammable liquid and vapor [Warning Flammable liquids]

What the public record says

hydroxyacetone · CAS 116-09-6 · C3H6O2. UNII 7I7YM0835W. Boiling Point: 145.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg; Boiling Point: 145-146 °C; Boiling Point: 146 °C @760 [mm Hg].

Physical description and handling notes

Source: PubChem / Wikidata; the batch COA governs where values differ.