Description

Uses

• Polar, aprotic solvent in a variety of organic reactions, such as SN2 reactions.
• Acetone solvent is critical for the Jones oxidation. It does not form an azeotrope with water (see azeotrope (data)).
• Rinsing laboratory glassware because of its low cost and volatility.
• Conduct reactions at low temperatures.
• Fluorescent tracer in fluid flow experiments.
• Component in food additives and food packaging.
• Chemical peeling.
• Cleaning agents such as nail polish remover, also used as an artistic agent;
• Combination with automatic transmission fluid to create an effective penetrating oil.
• People in the 3d printing community to smooth out printing artifacts on models printed using ABS plastic.