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No. In the biochemical World, ketones - of which acetone is just one example, [the -one suffix denotes a specific substance that has a special double bond configuration] - and acids and acetates are not interchangeable.

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We use acetone in our paint shop and I wnat to know what is a good sustitute for acetone, keeping the properties close to Acetone. We use acetone in our paint shop and I wnat to know what is a good sustitute for acetone, keeping the properties close to Acetone.

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