Product Description

ProductAcetyl Alcohol
CAS116-09-6
FormulaC3H6O2
Synonym1-hydroxypropan-2-one, Acetic Acid, 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-

Typical Product Specifications

Appearencecolorless to yellow clear liquid
Assay95.00 to 100.00 %
Pounds/Gallon9.020 to 9.070
logP (o/w)-0.78
Refractive Index1.42000 to 1.42600 @ 20.00 ยฐC
Boiling Point145.00 to 146.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Odor Typecaramellic
Specific gravity1.08400 to 1.09000 @ 25.00 ยฐC
Flash Point133.00 ยฐF. TCC
Vapor Pressure2.950000 mm/Hg @ 25.00 ยฐC
Odorpungent sweet caramellic ethereal
Tastesweet slightly burning
Melting Point-17.00 ยฐC. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Chemical StructureChemical Structure
Notes

Main component in vinegar, Acetyl Alcohol is a derivative of the solvent Acetone.  

ClassSolvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Flavor and Fragrance Chemical Compounds
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