Viscosity of Acetone
Description
Acetone (also propanone) is an organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CO. It is a colorless, mobile, flammable liquid. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent. It is typically used for cleaning purposes in the laboratory. It is a common building block in organic chemistry. In daily life it is an active ingredient in nail polish remover and used as paint thinner.
Viscosity Table – Measurement data
| Temp. [°C] | Dyn. Viscosity [mPa.s] |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0.40 |
| 30 | 0.30 |
| 50 | 0.25 |
| 75 | 0.20 |
| 100 | 0.17 |
Reference
Kaye & Laby
Metainformation
| Reference | Kaye & Laby |
|---|---|
| Kin. vis. | no |
| Dyn. vis. | yes |
| Density | no |
| Multiple temperatures | yes |
| Related | Acetone, propanone, organic solvent, solvent, flammable liquid, organic chemistry |