Hydroxyacetone
TL;DR: Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O2 and molecular weight 74.03678 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1-hydroxypropan-2-one
Also Known As: Hydroxyacetone, Acetol, 1-hydroxypropan-2-one, Acetone alcohol, 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone
Application Areas
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Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 74.03678 g/mol |
| XLogP | -0.7 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 37.3 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 1 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 2 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 1 |
| Exact Mass | 74.03678 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 5 |
| Complexity | 40.0 |
| Melting Point | -17 °C |
| Boiling Point | 145.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg |
| Density | 1.079-1.085 (20°) |
| Vapor Pressure | 2.95 [mmHg] |
| Refractive Index | 1.419-1.430 |
| Solubility | 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp) |
| SMILES | CC(=O)CO |
| InChIKey | XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Hydroxyacetone is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A heterocyclic building block supplied by CoreyChem, Hydroxyacetone (CAS 116-09-6) has the molecular formula C3H6O2 and a molecular weight of 74.04 g/mol. Reported properties include a density of 1.079-1.085 (20°) g/cm³, a solubility: 1.00E+06 mg/L @ 20 °C (exp). It is also known as Hydroxyacetone and Acetol.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Hydroxyacetone
Property Insights of Hydroxyacetone
The XLogP value of -0.7 indicates that Hydroxyacetone is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 37.3 Ų, Hydroxyacetone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Hydroxyacetone has 1 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 2 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Hydroxyacetone?
The CAS number of Hydroxyacetone is 116-09-6.
What is the molecular formula of Hydroxyacetone?
The molecular formula of Hydroxyacetone is C3H6O2.
What is the molecular weight of Hydroxyacetone?
The molecular weight of Hydroxyacetone is 74.03678 g/mol.
What are the applications of Hydroxyacetone?
Hydroxyacetone is used in heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery, as well as complex organic molecule assembly across discovery and process chemistry. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Hydroxyacetone...
Where can I buy Hydroxyacetone?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Hydroxyacetone?
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