Acetone Definition
- Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable liquid organic compound with the chemical formula C₃H₆O.
- It is the simplest and smallest ketone, also known by its IUPAC name propanone.
Structure:
- Chemical Formula: C₃H₆O
- Molecular Structure: A three-carbon chain with a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to the central carbon, with the remaining valencies filled by hydrogen atoms.
- Geometry: Trigonal planar around the carbonyl carbon.
Uses:
- Solvent: Widely used as an industrial solvent for plastics, synthetic fibers, and in nail polish removers.
- Cleaning Agent: Employed as a degreasing agent and for cleaning laboratory equipment.
- Chemical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of methyl methacrylate and bisphenol A.
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