Hydroxyacetone (C3H6O2)

Hydroxyacetone (C3H6O2; CAS 116-09-6) is a practical retrosynthesis target. Hydroxyacetone presents a C3 framework. Open AI route search in one click below.

Target: Hydroxyacetone
CAS: 116-09-6
Formula: C3H6O2
Approx. MW: 74.08
SMILES: CC(=O)CO
PubChem CID: 8299
Approx. carbons: C3

Hydroxyacetone structure

Properties

IUPAC name: 1-hydroxypropan-2-one
Common names: Hydroxyacetone; 116-09-6; Acetol; 1-hydroxypropan-2-one; Acetone alcohol; 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; 1-Hydroxyacetone; ACETYLCARBINOL; Acetylmethanol
Molecular weight: 74.08
Exact mass: 74.04
InChIKey: XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Melting point: -17 °C
Boiling point: 145.00 to 146.00 °C. @ 760.00 mm Hg
Density: 1.079-1.085 (20 °C)

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FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Hydroxyacetone?

Hydroxyacetone has molecular formula C3H6O2. Molecular weight about 74.08 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxyacetone?

The CAS Registry Number for Hydroxyacetone is 116-09-6.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
Related: AiZynthFinder / synthesis planning literature for computer-aided retrosynthesis.