Acetone
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Acetone is used as a precursor to other chemicals, the most common use being as a precursor to methyl methacrylat. The pharmaceutical industry uses acetone as a denaturant to produce denatured alcohol. Acetone is used as a solvent, providing the active ingredient in many cleaning products, nail polish removers and paint, resin, adhesive thinners and various de-greasers |
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Acetone also known as Dimethylketone, Dimethylketal or 2-Propanone is a clear, colorless, liquid with the molecular formula C₃H6O. It is a flammable, low toxic, water-miscible compound with a variety of everyday uses in industry, the laboratory, pharmaceuticals. Acetone is usually produced as a by-product from phenol production and is derived, in this instance, from propylene and benzene, which are the main raw materials used to make phenol. |
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Feb 11, 2023 |
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