Acetone, also known as dimethyl ketone, is an organic compound with the molecular formula C3H6O, the simplest saturated ketone. It is a colorless transparent liquid with a slight fragrance. Soluble in water and organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, pyridine, etc. Flammable, volatile, relatively active chemical properties. In industry, it is mainly used as a solvent for explosives, plastics, rubber, fiber, leather, grease, spray paint and other industries. It can also be used to synthesize ketene, acetic anhydride, iodoform, polyisoprene rubber, and methacrylic acid. Important raw material for methyl ester, chloroform, epoxy resin and other substances.
