Acetone(ace), also known as dimethyl ketone, is an organic substance with the molecular formula C3H6O, the simplest saturated ketone. It is a colorless flammable liquid with mint odor at room temperature and pressure. Soluble in water and methanol, ethanol, ether, chloroform, pyridine and other organic solvents. It is flammable, volatile and chemically active.
Acetone Solvent Applications
- Representative low-boiling, fast-drying, polar solvent with strong solubility and miscibility with water.
- Acetone(ACE) is used in paints, varnishes, nitrocellulose lacquers, coatings, as well as cellulose, cellulose acetate, and photographic film production.
- Functions as a thinner, cleaning agent, and degreasing solvent in industrial processes.
Chemical Intermediate / Raw Material
- Important feedstock for manufacturing acetic anhydride, methyl methacrylate (MMA), bisphenol A, diacetone alcohol, hexanediol, chloroform, iodoform, epoxy resins, vitamin C, and more.
- Acetone 99.9 pure is also used in organic synthesis, including acrylic and vinyl resins, furan resins, and other specialty chemicals.
Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Applications
- Acts as an extraction agent for vitamins, hormones, and anesthetics.
- acetone liquid is used in the production of vitamin C and other pharmaceutical intermediates.
Agricultural / Pesticide Applications
- Used as a raw material in the synthesis of pesticides, such as pyrethroid insecticides.
- Functions as a solvent and extraction medium in agrochemical production.
Analytical, Electronics & Specialty Uses
- Employed as an analytical reagent, chromatographic derivatization solvent, and liquid chromatography eluent.
- Commonly used in electronics industry for cleaning and degreasing.
Acetone liquid is also applied in manufacture of plastics, films, adhesives, cellulose-based products, and as a general-purpose thinner and solvent.
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