Acetone

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:For an alternate use of "acetone", see Acetone (music).

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In chemistry, acetone (also known as propanone, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and beta-ketopropane) is the simplest representative of the ketones.

Related Topics:
Chemistry - Ketone

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Acetone is a colorless mobile flammable liquid with melting point at -95.4 °C and boiling point at 56.53 °C. It has a relative density of 0.819 (at 0 °C). It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, etc., and itself serves as an important solvent.

Related Topics:
C - Relative density - Water - Ethanol - Ether - Solvent

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The most familiar household use of acetone is as the active ingredient in nail polish remover. Acetone is also used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals. Acetone is listed as a Table II precursor under the United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substanceshttp://www.incb.org/pdf/e/list/red.pdf.

Related Topics:
Nail polish - Plastic - United Nations Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances

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