Acetones
or KETONES, are the aldehydes of secondary alcohols (see ALCOHOL). Thus secondary propyl alcohol, when oxidized, loses two atoms of aldehydes of secondary alcohols (see ALCOHOL). Thus secondary propyl alcoordinarily known as acetone. Acetone.
Secondary Propyl Alcohol. hol, when oxidized, loses two atoms of hydrogen, and gives dimethyl ketone, A series of such acetones is known, of which acetone is typical. It may be preby distilling acetate of calcium. It pared by is a limpid liquid, having a taste like that of peppermint, and is readily soluble in alcohol, ether, and water. Its sp. gr. pared by distilling acetate of calcium. It F. (56° C.). It has recently been used in alcohol, ether, and water. Its sp. gr. roform, which is obtained from it by distillation with bleaching-powder. It is a solvent for gums and resins, as well as for gun-cotton.