Acetone
CAS number:67-64-1
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Molecular Formula:
C3H6O
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Molecular Weight:
58.08g/mol
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Brief Introduction:
Acetone is a versatile compound that is used in industrial manufacturing and naturally exists in the environment. It is a colorless, volatile and flammable liquid with a unique odor and taste, and is easily soluble in water and other solvents such as ethanol and ether. As one of the ketone bodies, acetone is produced by fat decomposition during human metabolism. Especially in diabetes or starvation, its concentration may increase and is used to maintain pH buffering capacity and provide energy to peripheral tissues. In the chemical industry, acetone is mainly produced as a byproduct through the energy-intensive cumene process, but the latest research proposes a more sustainable method - using γ-alumina (PtSn/γ-Al2O3) catalyst loaded with platinum tin nanoparticles to prepare acetone by wet reforming of propane at 350°C, achieving a yield of 858.4 μmol/g and a selectivity of 57.8%. In addition, the detection of acetone is very important for health monitoring, especially the preconcentrator made of improved metal-organic framework materials can effectively capture and detect acetone from exhaled breath, which has potential application value for diagnosis and daily health monitoring. Acetone is also widely used in the chemical industry as a solvent and building block, with a global market size of over US$6 billion and an annual output of over 6 million tons.
Solvents
Acetone is one of the most widely used organic solvents due to its ability to dissolve a wide range of substances, including oils, resins, and some plastics.
Ketones
Acetone is the simplest ketone, a class of compounds containing a carbonyl group (C=O) bonded to two other carbon atoms.
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Acetone is classified as a VOC due to its high volatility and tendency to evaporate easily at room temperature.
Flammable Liquids
Acetone is highly flammable and is categorized under substances that pose fire risks.
Cosmetic Ingredients
Acetone is used in some cosmetic products, especially nail polish removers, due to its ability to dissolve nail coatings.
Pharmaceutical Intermediates
In the pharmaceutical industry, acetone is used as a solvent or intermediate in the synthesis of other compounds.
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