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CIN U46909GJ2025PTC164345
Acetophenone
CAS 98-86-2 · C8H8O · ≥99.0% Technical
Structural formula1. Product identity
| Product name | Acetophenone |
|---|---|
| C.A.S. number | 98-86-2 |
| Molecular formula | C8H8O |
| Molecular weight | 120.15 g/mol |
| Grade / standard | ≥99.0% Technical |
| Description | Colorless liquid |
| Product group | Ketones |
| Category | Solvents & Glycols |
| Country of origin | India |
| Packing | Bags, drums, carboys, IBC or ISO tank as applicable — customer-specified packing available |
| Storage | Cool, dry, well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packing |
2. Analytical specification
| S. No. | Test parameter | Specification | Typical result | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | Colorless liquid | Complies | Visual |
| 2 | Identification | Conforms to the structure of the substance | Complies | FTIR / Chemical test |
| 3 | Assay | Not less than 99.0 % w/w | 99.39 | Gas Chromatography |
| 4 | Purity (by GC) | Not less than 99.5 % (area) | 99.86 | Gas Chromatography |
| 5 | Colour (APHA / Pt-Co) | Not more than 10 | 3 | ASTM D1209 |
| 6 | Water Content | Not more than 0.05 % w/w | 0.0123 | Karl Fischer titration |
| 7 | Acidity (as acetic acid) | Not more than 0.002 % w/w | 0.0005 | Titrimetry |
| 8 | Residue on Evaporation | Not more than 0.001 % w/w | 0.0001 | Gravimetry |
| 9 | Specific Gravity at 25 °C | 1.023 – 1.029 | 1.0267 | Pycnometry / ASTM D4052 |
| 10 | Refractive Index at 20 °C | 1.5320 – 1.5360 | 1.5337 | Refractometry / ASTM D1218 |
3. Declaration
This document sets out the standard specification for Acetophenone and applies to all consignments of this product and grade supplied by Scapex Exports Pvt. Ltd. It is not a lot-specific release document; a lot-specific certificate carrying the analysis of the material actually shipped is issued with, and travels with, each consignment. Scapex Exports supplies against customer-specified assay limits and pharmacopoeial standards — send your specification sheet and we confirm compliance in writing before the order is accepted.