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.
