Synonym(s): 3-Hydroxy-2-butanone; Acetylmethylcarbinol
Empirical Formula: C4H8O2
Linear Formula: CH3COCH(OH)CH3
Formula Weight: 88.11
MDL Number: MFCD00004521
Purity: ≥96%
Boiling Point: 148 °C(lit.)
Melting Point: 15 °C (monomer); 90 °C (dimer)(lit.)
Density: 1.013 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
Refractive Index: n20/D 1.417(lit.)
Storage: 2-8°C
Beilstein Registry Number: 385636
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard statements: H228-H315-H319
Precautionary statements: P210-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statements (Europe): 11-36/38
Safety Statements (Europe): 26
Hazard Codes (Europe): F,Xi