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[[File:Acetone-3D-ball-and-stick.png|thumbnail|Ball-and-Stick diagram of Acetone molecule]]

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'''Acetone''' (CH₃COCH₃, sometimes called "Dimethyl Ketone"<ref name="Britannica">"acetone (CH3COCH3)." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Britannica Academic. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2016. Web. 12 May. 2016. <http://0-academic.eb.com.www.consuls.org/EBchecked/topic/3270/acetone>.</ref>) 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>

'''Acetone''' (CH₃COCH₃, sometimes called "Dimethyl Ketone"<ref name="Britannica">"acetone (CH3COCH3)." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Britannica Academic. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2016. Web. 12 May. 2016. <http://0-academic.eb.com.www.consuls.org/EBchecked/topic/3270/acetone>.</ref>) 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>

==Uses==

==Uses==

As a caustic substance, this is often used to dissolve fingernail polish and other [[cosmetics]], varnish, [[ink]], [[fat]]s, [[resin]]s, and a variety of [[ether]]s.  Acetone is also frequently used in the manufacture of a variety of [[synthetic]] products, including [[plastic]]s, [[rayon]], and [[drug]]s.<ref name="Britannica">"acetone (CH3COCH3)." Encyclopaedia Britannica. Britannica Academic. Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 2016. Web. 12 May. 2016. <http://0-academic.eb.com.www.consuls.org/EBchecked/topic/3270/acetone>.</ref>

As a caustic substance, this is often used to dissolve fingernail polish and other [[cosmetics]], varnish, [[ink]], [[fat]]s, [[resin]]s, and a variety of [[ether]]s.  Acetone is also frequently used in the manufacture of a variety of [[synthetic]] products, including [[plastic]]s, [[rayon]], and [[drug]]s.<ref name="Britannica"/>

==References==

==References==

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[[Category:Organic Chemistry]]

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