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acetone

  (ăs'ĭ-tōn') pronunciation
n.

A colorless, volatile, extremely flammable liquid ketone, CH3COCH3, widely used as an organic solvent.

acetonic ac'e·ton'ic (-tŏn'ĭk) adj.
 
 

A chemical compound, CH3COCH3. A colorless liquid with an ethereal odor, it is the first member of the homologous series of aliphatic ketones. Its physical properties include boiling point 56.2°C (133.2°F), melting point −94.8°C (−138.6°F), and specific gravity 0.791.

Acetone is used as a solvent for cellulose ethers, cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, and other cellulose esters. Cellulose acetate is spun from acetone solution. Lacquers, based on cellulose esters, are used in solution in mixed solvents including acetone.


 

One of the ketone bodies formed in the body in fasting. It is a metabolically useless side-product of fat metabolism, but detection of acetone in blood, urine, or breath may be clinically useful in cases of diabetes, as a means of detecting ketosis. Also used as a solvent, e.g. in varnishes and lacquer. Chemically dimethyl ketone or propan-2-one.

 
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Dimethylke-tone; an organic solvent normally present in urine in small amounts but in increased amounts in individuals who have diabetes.

 

Simplest and most important ketone (CH3COCH3). It is a colourless, flammable liquid, boiling at 133 °F (56.2 °C). Many fats, resins, and organic materials dissolve easily in it, so it is used to make artificial fibres, explosives, resins, paints, inks, cosmetics (including nail-polish remover), coatings, and adhesives. Acetone is used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceuticals and many other compounds.

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A highly flammable solvent which evaporates rapidly; used in lacquers, paint removers, thinners, etc.


 
(ăs'ĭtōn) , dimethyl ketone (dīmĕth'əl kē'tōn) , or 2-propanone (prō'pənōn) , CH3COCH3, colorless, flammable liquid. Acetone melts at −94.8°C and boils at 56.2°C. It is the simplest aliphatic ketone. Acetone is widely used in industry as a solvent for numerous organic substances and is a component of most paint and varnish removers. It is used in the manufacture of synthetic resins and fillers, smokeless powders (e.g., cordite), and numerous other organic compounds. Acetone is produced commercially chiefly by catalytic dehydrogenation of isopropanol.


 

A compound, CH3COCH3, with solvent properties and characteristic odor, obtained by fermentation or produced synthetically; it is a by-product of acetoacetic acid. Acetone is one of the ketone bodies produced in abnormal amounts in uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, metabolic acidosis, pregnancy toxemia and acetonemia of ruminants.

  • a. bodies — acetone, acetoacetic acid and beta-oxybutyric acid, being intermediates in fat metabolism. Called also ketone bodies.
  • a. poisoning — in companion animals causes narcosis, gastritis and renal and hepatic damage.
 
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Acetone[1]
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IUPAC name Propanone
Other names β-ketopropane
Dimethyl ketone,
Identifiers
CAS number 67-64-1
RTECS number AL31500000
SMILES CC(=O)C
Properties
Molecular formula CH3COCH3
Molar mass 58.09 g/mol
Appearance Colorless liquid
Density 0.79 g/cm³, liquid
Melting point

−94.9 °C (178.2 K)

Boiling point

56.53 °C (329.4 K)

Solubility in water miscible
Viscosity 0.32 cP at 20 °C
Structure
Molecular shape trigonal planar at C=O
Dipole moment 2.91 D
Hazards
MSDS External MSDS
EU classification Flammable (F)
Irritant (Xi)
NFPA 704

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2
 
R-phrases R11, R36, R66, R67
S-phrases (S2), S9, S16, S26
Flash point −18 °C
Autoignition
temperature
465 °C
Related Compounds
Related solvents Water
Ethanol
Isopropanol
Toluene
Supplementary data page
Structure and
properties
n, εr, etc.
Thermodynamic
data
Phase behaviour
Solid, liquid, gas
Spectral data UV, IR, NMR, MS
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

The chemical compound acetone (also known as propanone, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and β-ketopropane) is the simplest representative of the ketones. Acetone is a colorless, mobile, flammable liquid with a freezing point of −95.4 °C and boiling point of 56.53 °C. It has a relative density of 0.819 (at 0 °C). It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, etc., and itself serves as an important solvent.

The most familiar household use of acetone is as the active ingredient in nail polish remover. Acetone is also used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals.

Before the invention of the cumene process acetone was produced by the dry distillation of acetates, for example calcium acetate.

In addition to being manufactured as a chemical, acetone is also found naturally in the environment, including in small amounts in the human body.

Uses

Acetone is the strongest consumer-grade solvent available. It is ideal for thinning fiberglass resin, cleaning fiberglass tools and dissolving two-part epoxies and superglue before hardening. A heavy-duty degreaser, it is useful in the preparation of metal prior to painting; it also thins polyester resins, vinyl and adhesives. It easily removes residues from glass and porcelain. In biological research contexts, buffers that contain acetone (such as citrate-buffered formalin) use the acetone to lyse cells for further experimentation.

An important industrial use for acetone involves its reaction with phenol for the manufacture of bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is an important component of many polymers such as polycarbonates, polyurethanes and epoxy resins. Acetone is also used extensively for the safe transporting and storing of acetylene. Vessels containing a porous material are first filled with acetone followed by acetylene, which dissolves into the acetone. One liter of acetone can dissolve around 250 liters of acetylene.

Acetone is often the primary (or only) component in nail polish remover. Acetonitrile, another organic solvent, is sometimes used as well. Acetone is also used as a superglue remover. It can be used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass resins and epoxies. It is a strong solvent for most plastics and synthetic fibres.

Additionally, acetone is extremely effective when used as a cleaning agent when dealing with permanent markers. Also acetone can be used as an artistic agent; when rubbed on the back of any laser print or laser photocopy it produces a rough ready effect.

Acetone has been used in the manufacture of cordite. During World War I a new process of producing acetone through bacterial fermentation was developed by Chaim Weizmann, the first president of Israel, in order to help the British war effort.

Acetone can also dissolve many plastics, including those used in Nalgene bottles made of polystyrene, polycarbonate and some types of polypropylene.[2]

Acetone is also used as a drying agent, due to the readiness with which it mixes with water, and its volatility.

In the laboratory, acetone is used as a polar aprotic solvent in a variety of organic reactions, such as SN2 reactions. It is also critical for the successful Jones oxidation. Acetone is commonly used as a general solvent in rinsing laboratory glassware because of its medium polarity, hence it dissolves a wide range of compounds.

Another industrial application is to use it as a general purpose cleaner in paint and ink manufacturing operations.

Use as an automotive fuel additive

Some automotive enthusiasts add acetone at around 1 part in 500 to their fuel, following claims of dramatic improvement in fuel economy and engine life[3]. This practice is controversial as there are counterclaims that acetone has no measurable effect or may in fact reduce engine life by adversely affecting fuel system parts[4][5][6]. Debates on this subject and claims of Big Oil cover-up intensified when the practice was addressed on the popular American TV show MythBusters in 2006, and shown to have negative effect in the televised fuel economy test (Season 4, Episode 53).

Health effects

Acetone is an irritant and inhalation may lead to hepatotoxic effects (causing liver damage). The vapors should be avoided. In no circumstance should it be consumed directly or indirectly. Always use goggles when handling acetone; it can cause permanent eye damage (corneal clouding).

Small amounts of acetone are metabolically produced in the body, mainly from fat. In humans, fasting significantly increases its endogenous production (see ketosis). Acetone can be elevated in diabetes. Contamination of water, food (e.g. milk), or the air (acetone is volatile) can lead to chronic exposure to acetone. A number of acute poisoning cases have been described. Relatively speaking, acetone is not a very toxic compound; it can, however, damage the mucosa of the mouth and can irritate and damage skin. Accidental intake of large amounts of acetone may lead to unconsciousness and death.

The effects of long-term exposure to acetone are known mostly from animal studies. Kidney, liver, and nerve damage, increased birth defects, and lowered reproduction ability of males (only) occurred in animals exposed long-term. It is not known if these same effects would be exhibited in humans. Pregnant women should avoid contact with acetone and acetone fumes in order to avoid the possibility of birth defects, including brain damage.

Interestingly, acetone has been shown to have anticonvulsant effects in animal models of epilepsy, in the absence of toxicity, when administered in millimolar concentrations.[7] It has been hypothesized that the high fat low carbohydrate ketogenic diet used clinically to control drug-resistant epilepsy in children works by elevating acetone in the brain.[7]

References

  1. ^ Merck Index, 11th Edition, 58.
  2. ^ http://www.nalgenelabware.com/techdata/chemical/
  3. ^ Louis LaPonte (2007-02-13). Acetone in Fuels (A Study of Dimethylketone or Propanone). Smartgas.net. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  4. ^ Acetone as a Fuel Additive. Pure Energy Systems Wiki. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  5. ^ Tom and Ray Magliozzi (2006-01-21). Click and Clack Talk Cars. Independent Record. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  6. ^ Can adding Acetone to fuel increase mpg by 15 to 35%?. Snopes.com Message Board. Retrieved on 2007-06-06.
  7. ^ a b Likhodii SS, Serbanescu I, Cortez MA, Murphy P, Snead OC 3rd, Burnham WM. Anticonvulsant properties of acetone, a brain ketone elevated by the ketogenic diet. Ann Neurol. 2003, 54(2):219–226), doi:10.1002/ana.10634

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Translations: Translations for: Acetone

Dansk (Danish)
n. - acetone

Nederlands (Dutch)
aceton (azijngeest)

Français (French)
n. - acétone

Deutsch (German)
n. - Aceton

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (χημ.) ακετόνη, ασετόν

Italiano (Italian)
acetone

Português (Portuguese)
n. - acetona (f) (Quím.)

Русский (Russian)
ацетон

Español (Spanish)
n. - acetona

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - aceton

中文(简体) (Chinese (Simplified))
丙酮

中文(繁體) (Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 丙酮

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 아세톤(휘발성 액체)

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - アセトン

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) أسيتون : ماده تستعمل لإزاله طلاء ألأظافر‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮אצטון, נוזל נדיף וחסר-צבע המשמש כממיס של תרכובות אורגניות, במיוחד צבעים‬


 
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