Definition:
Acetone, also known as dimethyl ketone, is an organic substance with a molecular formula of C3H6O. It is the simplest saturated ketone. At room temperature and pressure, it is a colorless, flammable liquid with a minty odor [2]. It is easily soluble in water and organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, and pyridine. It is flammable, volatile, and has a relatively active chemical property. In industry, it is mainly used as a solvent in industries such as explosives, plastics, rubber, fiber, leather, oils, and paint.


Properties:
Physical properties
At room temperature, it is a colorless, transparent liquid that is volatile, flammable, and has a slight fragrance. It is miscible with water, methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, and pyridine, and can dissolve oils, fats, resins, and rubber, as well as cellulose acetate and cellulose nitrate. It is an important volatile organic solvent.
Chemical properties
Acetone is a representative compound of aliphatic ketones and has typical reactions of ketones. For example, it forms a colorless crystalline addition product with sodium bisulfite. Reacts with hydrogen cyanide to generate acetone cyanohydrin. Isopropyl alcohol and pinacol are generated under the action of reducing agents. Acetone is relatively stable to oxidants.


Uses
1. Acetone is a representative low-boiling, quick-drying polar solvent. It has strong dissolving power and is soluble in water. In addition to being used as a solvent for paint, varnish, nitro spray paint, etc., it is also used as a solvent and paint stripper in the manufacture of cellulose, cellulose acetate, photographic film, etc. Acetone can extract various vitamins and hormones and dewax petroleum. Acetone is also an important chemical raw material, used to manufacture acetic anhydride, methyl methacrylate, bisphenol A, isopropyl acetate, methyl isobutyl ketone, hexanediol, chloroform, iodoform, epoxy resin, vitamin C, etc. And used as an extractant, diluent, etc.
2. Used as an analytical reagent, such as a solvent. Used as a chromatographic derivative reagent and liquid chromatography eluent.
3. Used in the electronics industry, often used as a cleaning and degreasing agent.
4. Commonly used as a solvent for vinyl resin, acrylic resin, alkyd paint, cellulose acetate and various adhesives. It is also widely used in the manufacture of cellulose acetate, film, film and plastic, and is also a raw material for the production of methyl methacrylate, methyl isobutyl ketone, bisphenol A, acetic anhydride, vinyl ketone and furan resin.
5. Can be used as a diluent, detergent and extractant for vitamins and hormones.


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