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This section provides an overview for acetone as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 acetone manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked acetone companies as of December, 2024: 1.Amerigo Scientific., 2.Sunnyside Corporation, 3.Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd..
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Acetone is a ketone of the simplest structure, an amphiphilic liquid that is both hydrophilic and hydrophobic.
It is also called dimethyl ketone or 2-propanone. Acetone is classified as a "Class 4 Hazardous Substance, Petroleum No. 1, Water Soluble Liquid" under the Fire Service Law, and is extremely flammable.
It is also classified under the Industrial Safety and Health Law as a "hazardous and noxious substance that should be labeled or notified" and requires the wearing of appropriate protective equipment when handled.
Acetone dissolves a wide variety of organic compounds, and because it is highly volatile and dries easily at room temperature, it is used as a solvent for resins, rubber, fats, paints, dyes, adhesives, acetyl cellulose, nitrocellulose, and many other applications.
Another application that takes advantage of its property of dissolving organic compounds well is the removal of dirt from laboratory equipment. Nail polish remover is another application. Because of its high volatility, acetone is sometimes used to remove water from laboratory equipment after it has been cleaned with water.
Acetone can also be used as a raw material for synthesizing acetic anhydride, methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), chloroform, iodoform, and sulfonal, as well as a stabilizer for acetylene gas.
Acetone is a clear, colorless, volatile liquid with the molecular formula CH3COCH3 and molecular weight of 58.08. It is light, with a specific gravity of 0.791, and can be mixed with water, ethanol, and ether in any proportion. Acetone also has an ethereal odor and an anesthetic effect.
Acetone has a flash point of -21°C and will ignite at room temperature. Its melting point is -93.9°C, boiling point 56.1°C, and ignition point 465~560°C. Due to its high volatility, it is necessary to ventilate the room and be careful of fire when using it.
It has a high affinity for many substances, whether hydrophilic or hydrophobic and dissolves well. Plastics, jewelry, and synthetic fibers may be attacked or discolored if they adhere to surfaces, so care should be taken to protect them beforehand, and if they do adhere, wipe them off immediately.
In addition, when acetone is thermally decomposed at high temperatures, ketene and methane are formed.
Acetone is industrially produced by the Hoechst-Wacker method, which partially oxidizes propylene, or by the Cumene method, which simultaneously synthesizes phenol and acetone from benzene and propylene.
1. Hoechst-Wacker Method
Propylene, air as an oxygen source, and a palladium chloride-copper chloride catalyst solution are mixed in a reaction column and reacted. Propylene is directly oxidized to produce acetone.
The acetone produced is separated from the catalyst solution in the separation column, and then purified and dehydrated in the rectification column to produce the product. The catalyst solution is reduced during the reaction in the reaction column but is sent to the oxidation column where it is reacted with air, oxidized again, and returned to the reaction column.
Oxidation Reaction of Propylene in the Reaction Column and Catalyst Reduction Reaction
CH3CH = CH2 + PdCl2 + H2O → CH3COCH3 + Pd + 2HCl
Pd + 2CuCl2 → PdCl2 + 2CuCl
Catalyst Recycling
2CuCl + 1/2O2 + 2HCl → 2CuCl2 + H2O
2. Cumene Method
Propylene is reacted with benzene using zeolite or phosphoric acid as a catalyst to produce cumene (isopropylbenzene). Cumene is oxidized to yield (cumene hydroperoxide), which is decomposed to yield acetone and Phenol.
Formation of Cumene
CH3CH = CH2 + C6H6 → C6H5-CH(CH3)2
Oxidation of Cumene
C6H5-CH(CH3)2 + O2 → C6H5-C(CH3)2COOH
Decomposition of Cumene Hydroperoxide
C6H5-C(CH3)2COOH → C6H5OH + CH3COCH3
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Sunnyside Oil Company, founded in 1893, is a manufacturer and distributor of kerosene and oil. The company was established under H. Lueders & Company later changed to Sunnyside Oil Company in 1920. The main plant which was built in 1976, is based in Wheeling, Illinois, and runs other distribution centers in Portland, Los Angeles, Atlanta, and New York. Sunnyside’s product line includes thinners, solvents, cleaners, and paint additives. They are marketed under several brands, including Sunnyside, ProSolutions, Green Envy, M-1, and 2-Minute Remover. The products have been available at retailers such as Home Depot, Walmart, Lancaster, and Pacoa since 1950.
Amerigo Scientific., founded in New York, US, is a distributor of Automated Nucleic Acid Extraction Systems, biomedical and chemical products. The company's product portfolio includes 3D Bioprinters, Biomaterials & Bioinks, Cells, Cell Media & reagents, Lab Equipment and Electrophoresis Systems. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage , Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service.
Sankyo Chemical Co. LTD., established in 1957 and headquartered in Nagoya, Japan, is a manufacturer of several intermediate materials, including paints, industrial cleaning agents, thinners, organic industrial chemicals, and adhesives. The products can be used in several areas, including silk screen printing, wiping off resin, washing agents for flux, metal processing, and mold forming. The company accepts contract manufacturing and provides several environmentally friendly products that comply with ISO 14001, the Industrial Safety and Health Law, and the PRTR (Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) Law.
Junsei Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1948 and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of chemical reagents and chemical products, including commissioned synthesis of chemical products. Some of the products it makes include Sodium chloride solution, concentrated glycerin, calcium chloride, ascorbic acid, and nitric acid. The chemical products have a wide range of applications and can be used in pathological examination, as food additives, for analysis, and in the pharmaceutical industry. All its plants, including its research institute, are ISO4001 and ISO9001 certified, while its Saitama and Ibaraki plants are equipped with buildings that comply with GMP.
Kishida Chemical Co. Ltd., established in 1924 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of reagents and high-purity chemicals and also does drug discovery support activities. Its product portfolio includes fine chemicals, research chemicals, ionic liquid, organic micro-analytical reagents, and chemical reagents for analysis. The products support several industries, including reagent business, battery material, drug discovery, and life science. The company is ISO 14001 certified and supplies several companies worldwide, including Meterion Advanced Chemicals Inc., Acros Organics, ChemBridge Corporation, Decon Laboratories, and InerBioScreen Ltd.
KH Neochem Co. Ltd., founded in 1966 and headquartered in Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer of industrial chemicals. The company operates across three core business segments, comprising of basic chemicals, performance materials, and electronic materials. Its extensive product line includes alcohols, esters, diols, and raw materials for plasticizers and resins. Utilizing high-pressure oxo equipment, the company is capable of supplying special alcohols and synthetic fatty acids like isononyl alcohol, tridecyl alcohol, and isononanoic acid.
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation was founded in 1933 and has a head office in Tokyo, Japan. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation provides products including chemicals, industrial gases, and health care products to customers globally. Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s performance products division manufactures and distributes. functional food materials, electronic and electrical components, specialty chemicals, and other products. Mitsubishi Chemical health care products include pharmaceuticals, drug discovery solutions, diagnostic reagents, and instruments for medical use. Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation also provides other services such as engineering, information systems, logistics, and consulting.
FujiFilm Wako Pure Chemical Corporation, founded in 1922 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, and clinical diagnostic reagents. The company has three business domains, namely laboratory chemicals, specialty chemicals, and clinical diagnostic reagents, and some of its products include biochemistry reagents, blood transfusion test drugs, battery materials, polymer-related materials, and general reagents. The products are useful in various fields, including electronic, cosmetic, polymeric, pharmaceutical, and medical care. It acquired Sibayagi Co. Ltd. in 2015 and provides custom manufacturing to meet customer requirements.
Nacalai Tesque Inc., founded in 1846 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of research chemicals, fine chemicals, diagnostics, and the related instruments. Some of its products include cytokines, nucleic acid electrophoresis, cell dissociation reagents, and sialic acid-related products, and it also offers custom and bulk service for bulk reagents and cell culture media. The company has more than 50 domestic distributors and several worldwide, including Asia, the Middle East, Oceania, Europe, and Africa. It is ISO 9001 and ISO 9002 certified, while the Kyoto South brand and Tesque factory are ISO 14001 certified.
Alfa Aesar is based in Lancashire, United Kingdom. Alfa Aesar is part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemicals, metals, and life science products for research and development. Alfa Aesar’s product lines include chemicals, life science, materials & metals, catalysts, and analytical & lab ware. Chemical offerings include inorganic compounds, organic compounds, organometallic, and solvents. Life sciences include biotechnology products, cellular & molecular biology, genomics, and immunology. Materials & metal include alloys, carbon, etchants, and more. Catalysts include ferrocenes, fuel cell products, and precious metals & catalysts. Alfa Aesar also offers custom manufacturing options.
Labbox Labware S.L., founded in 2005, is a Spanish supplier based in Premiá De Mar, Catalonia, specializing in laboratory consumables, instruments, and reagents. The company offers general laboratory products, such as volumetric labware, liquid handling tools, and specialized glassware. It also provides a range of measurement devices, stirrers, and equipment for water and food analysis. The company’s portfolio extends to life science tools, such as microscopes, refrigeration units, and cell culture and microbiology supplies. It also provides reagents for general laboratory use, analytical solutions, and microscopy applications. These products cater to sectors including education, enology, and veterinary sciences.
Founded in Mumbai, India in 2006, Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd. is an ISO 9001:2015 & GMP certified chemical manufacturing company and distributor. Otto Chemie serves customers in many industries including agriculture and food processing, pharmaceuticals, oil & gas, cement, as well as educational and R&D industries. Product offerings include antibiotics, amino acids, vitamins, detergents, ionic liquids, materials science compounds, labware, oil, metal & ceramic science compounds and tools, oils, reagents, solvents.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amerigo Scientific. |
16.9%
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| 2 | Sunnyside Corporation |
15.8%
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| 3 | Junsei Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
9.8%
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| 4 | Otto Chemie Pvt. Ltd |
8.4%
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| 5 | Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific. |
7.9%
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| 6 | LABBOX LABWARE, S.L. |
6.5%
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| 7 | Kishida Chemical Co.,Ltd. |
6.3%
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| 8 | KH Neochem Co., Ltd. |
6.0%
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| 9 | PRO FORM PRODUCTS LTD |
5.4%
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| 10 | Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation |
5.2%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the acetone page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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Japan
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7 | 53.8% |
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United States of America
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2 | 15.4% |
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United Kingdom
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1 | 7.7% |
Canada
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1 | 7.7% |
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Spain
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1 | 7.7% |
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India
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1 | 7.7% |
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