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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)[ i ]


n   k   LogX   LogY   eV

Derived optical constants

Dispersion formula [ i ]

$$n^2-1=\frac{0.8144λ^2}{λ^2-0.108^2}$$

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

[Expressions for n]   [CSV - comma separated]   [TXT - tab separated]   [Full database record]

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

CH3COCH3

Other names

  • Propanone
  • Dimethyl ketone
  • 2-Propanone
  • Propan-2-one
  • Dimethylformaldehyde
  • β-Ketopropane
  • DMK

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