Optical constants of C3H6O (Acetone)
Chang et al. 2024: n 0.4–2.0 µm
Wavelength:
µm
(0.4–2)
Complex refractive index (n+ik)
n
k
LogX
LogY
eV
Derived optical constants
Dispersion formula
$$n^2-1=\frac{0.8144λ^2}{λ^2-0.108^2}$$Conditions & Spec sheet
temperature: 295
Comments
21.5–22.0 °C.
References
H.-J. Chang, N. Munera, C. Lopez-Zelaya, D. Banerjee, G. Beadie, E. W. Van Stryland, D. J. Hagan. Refractive index measurements of liquids from 0.5 to 2 µm using Rayleigh interferometry. Opt. Mater. Express 14, 1253–1267 (2024)
Data
INFO
Acetone, C3H6O
Acetone (C3H6O): A clear, colorless liquid, acetone is a fast-evaporating solvent known for its distinct sweet smell. Commonly used as a nail polish remover and paint thinner, it is also an essential industrial solvent, playing a role in the production of pharmaceuticals, plastics, and other chemicals. Acetone is miscible with water and serves as an important solvent in the laboratory setting for cleaning and in organic synthesis. It has low absorption in the UV and visible spectral regions, making it useful for certain optical applications, especially as a solvent in liquid-based systems.Chemical formula
CH3COCH3Other names
- Propanone
- Dimethyl ketone
- 2-Propanone
- Propan-2-one
- Dimethylformaldehyde
- β-Ketopropane
- DMK