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[[File:Acetone-3D-ball-and-stick.png|thumbnail|Ball-and-Stick diagram of Acetone molecule]]
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'''Acetone''' ''(CH<sub>3</sub>COCH<sub>3</sub>)'' is an organic substance which is a type of [[Ketone]] molecule, often used as a solvent and sometimes also as a disinfectant. It is a colorless [[liquid]] which can dissolve in [[water]], is [[flammable]], and [[toxic]] in high quantities. Among other potential heath impacts, it is known to effect Hematological ([[Blood]] Forming) and Neurological ([[Nervous system|Nervous System]]) organ systems in the human body. For these reasons, it is recognized as a "Volatile organic compound."<ref>http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=1</ref> In lesser quantities, it is generally a harmless but unneeded bi-product of fat breakdown and other natural processes. <ref>https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/acetone</ref>

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