Acetone is a component for the synthesis of many chemical products. It belongs to many organic solvents: 646, Р-4, Р-5. Acetone is a component for the synthesis of such chemical agents as diacetone alcohol, isophorone, diphenyl propane, methyl metacrylate, biphenol, and many other important chemical components. Acetone is also used in manufacture of varnishes. It is widely used for acetylene storage. Acetone is also applied in production of drugs.
Formula for Acetone
(CH3)2CO
Properties for Acetone
Molar mass: 58.08 g·mol−1
Melting point: −95 – −93 °C; −139 – −136 °F; 178–180 K
Boiling point: 56–57 °C; 133–134 °F; 329–330 K
Density: 0.791 g cm−3