This product has historical factory records. Recorded pack sizes and purity can be used as a supply reference, while project-specific availability is confirmed by inquiry.
395.1 °F at 760 mmHg (USCG, 1999)
202.1 °C
202.00 to 203.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
202 °C
395.1 °F
Density
1.028 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
1.0281 g/cu cm at 20 °C
Density: 1.033 at 15 °C/15 °C
1.03 g/cm³
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20 °C (air = 1): 1
Physical Description
Acetophenone appears as a colorless liquid with a sweet pungent taste and odor resembling the odor of oranges. Freezes under cool conditions. Slightly soluble in water and denser than water. Hence sinks in water. Vapor heavier than air. A mild irritant to skin and eyes. Vapors can be narcotic in high concentrations. Used as a flavoring, solvent, and polymerization catalyst.
Liquid
Liquid that forms crystals at low temperature; [Merck Index]
COLOURLESS LIQUID OR WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
colourless liquid which will solidify at 20°C
Appearance
Colorless liquid
Liquid. Forms laminar crystals at low temperature.
Monoclinic prisms or plates