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acetone (ăs`ĭtōn), dimethyl ketone (dīmĕth`əl kē`tōn), or 2-propanone (prō`pənōn), CH3COCH3, colorless, flammable liquid. Acetone melts at −94.8°C; and boils at 56.2°C;. It is the simplest aliphatic ketone ketone (kē`tōn), any of a class of organic compounds that contain the carbonyl group , C=O, and in which the carbonyl group is ..... Click the link for more information. . Acetone is widely used in industry as a solvent for numerous organic substances and is a component of most paint and varnish removers. It is used in the manufacture of synthetic resins and fillers, smokeless powders (e.g., cordite), and numerous other organic compounds. Acetone is produced commercially chiefly by catalytic dehydrogenation of isopropanol. acetoneor dimethyl ketoneSimplest and most important ketone (CH3COCH3). It is a colourless, flammable liquid, boiling at 133 °F (56.2 °C). Many fats, resins, and organic materials dissolve easily in it, so it is used to make artificial fibres, explosives, resins, paints, inks, cosmetics (including nail-polish remover), coatings, and adhesives. Acetone is used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and many other compounds. acetone a colourless volatile flammable pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of chemicals and as a solvent and thinner for paints, varnishes, and lacquers. Formula: CH3COCH3 How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The list includes dozens of items that cannot be weaponized, everything from nail polish remover to soft drink syrup. Councilman Greig Smith, who represents Granada Hills, said the double liner would provide an added layer of protection against household products such as a nail polish remover and shoe polish penetrating the liner and contaminating soil or groundwater. A chemical odor similar to nail polish remover was readily noticeable in and around the subdivision Wednesday afternoon. |
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