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1-hydroxypropan-2-one (Molecular Formula: C3H6O2)

Product Name: 1-hydroxypropan-2-one
CAS Registry Number: 116-09-6
EINECS: 204-124-8  
Synonyms: 1-hydroxy-; Acetol; 1-Hydroxyacetone; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; Acetone alcohol;1-hydroxypropan-2-one; 1-hydroxypropan-2-one; Acetylmethanol; 116-09-6; 2-Propanone;Hydroxyacetone;
Molecular Structure:
Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
Molecular Weight: 74.07854
Density:  1.082
Boiling Point:  145-146 ºC
Melting Point:  -17 ºC
Flash Point:  56 ºC
Refractive index:  1.425
Risk Codes:  S23;S24/25
Safety Statements:  Moderately toxic by ingestion. Mutation data reported. An allergen. Implicated in aplastic anemia. A 10 gram dose may be fatal to an adult. Skin contact, inhalation, or ingestion can cause asthma, sneezing, irritation of eyes and nose, hives, and eczema. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and fumes.

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