what is acetone and why is it good for taking gum off clothes?

Question

I already know acetone is a solvent but i need to know more plz!
plz help its for my project!

Answer 1

acetone is an aromatic compound of benzene.. it is useful in removing gum and other things off clothes bcoz it contains a reactive carbon and ketonic group..

Answer 2

In chemistry, acetone (also known as propanone, dimethyl ketone, 2-propanone, propan-2-one and β-ketopropane) is the simplest representative of the ketones.

Acetone is a colorless mobile flammable liquid with melting point at -95.4 °C and boiling point at 56.53 °C. It has a relative density of 0.819 (at 0 °C). It is readily soluble in water, ethanol, ether, etc., and itself serves as an important solvent. The most familiar household use of acetone is as the active ingredient in nail polish remover. Acetone is also used to make plastic, fibers, drugs, and other chemicals.

Uses

An important industrial use for acetone involves its reaction with phenol for the manufacture of bisphenol A. Bisphenol A is an important component of many polymers such as polycarbonates, polyurethanes and epoxy resins. Acetone is also used extensively for the safe transporting and storing of acetylene. Vessels containing a porous material are first filled with acetone followed by acetylene, which dissolves into the acetone. One liter of acetone can dissolve around 250 liters of acetylene.

Acetone is often the primary (or only) component in nail polish remover. Acetone is also used as a superglue remover. Small quantities of acetone added to fuel may improve economy and engine performance, though this is only anecdotal and refuted by most automotive engineers. It can be used for thinning and cleaning fiberglass resins and epoxies. It is a strong solvent for most plastics and synthetic fibres.

Acetone has been used in the manufacture of cordite. During World War I a new process of producing acetone through bacterial fermentation was developed by Chaim Weizmann, to help the British war effort.

Acetone can also dissolve many plastics, including those used in consumer-targeted Nalgene bottles.

Answer 3

There is acetone in nail polish remover. Actually, to get gum off clothes, it is easier to put the clothes in the freezer till the gum is frozen and get it off that way. If there is gum residue, use something oily, like peanut butter (really!).

Answer 4

go to wikipedia and type in acetone.. It shows all the chemicals in that specific solution... www.wikipedia.com... Thats all you'll need!!! :)

Answer 5

I have been warned to always wear protective gloves when using it to avoid absorbing it through the skin,very harmful to the body. When women handle it,and apply it to their nails and fingers it seems foolish to me.

Answer 6

It's the main ingredient in nail polish remover. I don't think it can work for that and if it does it might remover the fabrics color. You can try it and see for yourself.