Acetone
| PubChem CID | 180 |
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| Structure |
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| Chemical Safety |
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| Molecular Formula | C3H6O or CH3-CO-CH3 or CH3COCH3 |
| Synonyms |
acetone 2-propanone propanone 67-64-1 Dimethyl ketone |
| Molecular Weight | 58.08 |
Acetone is a colorless, volatile, flammable organic solvent. Acetone occurs naturally in plants, trees, forest fires, vehicle exhaust and as a breakdown product of animal fat metabolism. This agent may be normally present in very small quantities in urine and blood; larger amounts may be found in the urine and blood of diabetics. Acetone is toxic in high doses. (NCI04)