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Acetone vs isopropyl alcohol

Acetone (C3H6O, CAS 67-64-1) and isopropyl alcohol (C3H8O, CAS 67-63-0) are both listed under synthetic aroma chemicals.

Acetone has a molar mass of 58.08 g/mol, isopropyl alcohol 60.10 g/mol.

Measured boiling points are 56.1 °C for acetone and 82.3 °C for isopropyl alcohol.

Both carry the GHS signal word Danger.

Data last updated 7 October 2026

Acetone and isopropyl alcohol compared side by side
Acetone chemical structure, C3H6O, CAS 67-64-1
Acetone
Isopropanol chemical structure, C3H8O, CAS 67-63-0
Isopropyl alcohol
Identity
Name in our databaseAcetoneIsopropanol
CAS number67-64-167-63-0
Molecular formulaC3H6OC3H8O
Molar mass58.08 g/mol60.10 g/mol
IUPAC namepropan-2-onepropan-2-ol
EC number200-662-2200-661-7
Physical properties
AppearanceColorless volatile liquidColorless liquid
Melting point-94.9 °C-87.9 °C
Boiling point56.1 °C82.3 °C
Density0.7845 g/cm³ at 20 °CRelative density (water = 1): 0.79
Flash point-17 °C12 °C
SolubilityMiscible with waterIn water, infinitely soluble at 25 °C
LogP (octanol/water)Computed from the structure0.60.39
Safety (GHS)
Signal wordDangerDanger
Pictograms
GHS02: Flammable
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
GHS02: Flammable
GHS07: Harmful or irritant
Hazard statements
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
  • H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
UN numberUN 1090UN 3316
Uses and classification
Uses and functions
  • Fragrance ingredients
  • Solvents
  • Animal metabolite
  • Aprotic solvent
  • Enzyme inhibitor
  • Eukaryotic metabolite
  • Thickeners
  • Fragrance ingredients
  • Solvents
  • Corrosion inhibitors
  • Bronsted acid
  • Acid
CategoryPetrochemicals and solvents › Ketone and ester solventsPetrochemicals and solvents › Alcohol and glycol solvents
HS code291411Acetone290512Propan-1-ol (propyl alcohol) and propan-2-ol (isopropyl alcohol)
Market on CompoundList
SuppliersTrading restricted on CompoundList966 suppliers
Supplier countriesNot recorded79 countries, most in India, United States, China
Price rangeOnly prices set by suppliers who manage their own profileNot recordedPrice on request

Measured and computed values as shown on each chemical page, plus live listings on CompoundList. Details may have changed, please confirm them with the supplier. Safety data is a summary, not an SDS.

Acetone
Isopropyl alcohol

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