Acetone
- Description: Acetone, also known as propanone or dimethyl ketone, is the simplest and smallest ketone. It’s a colorless, volatile, and flammable liquid with a characteristic pungent odor.
- Physical Properties:
- Chemical Formula: C₃H₆O
- Appearance: Colorless liquid
- Odor: Pungent, somewhat aromatic
- Flammability: Highly flammable
- Solubility: Miscible with water, ether, ethanol
- Applications:
- Industrial: Primarily as a solvent in the production of plastics, resins, and fibers.
- Household: Common ingredient in nail polish removers, paint thinners, and adhesives.
- Laboratory: Used as a solvent in various chemical reactions and cleaning glassware.