2007-03-03 10:15:44 · 6 answers · asked by The Inmmortal king 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Acetone is the main and almost only ingredient in nail polish remover, with a chemical formula of CH3COCH3. it is a type of hydrocarbon given its main backbone is comprised of carbon with several hydrogen atoms bonded covalently.
2007-03-03 10:22:19 · answer #1 · answered by ginoboytoronto 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A chemical. The active ingredient in Nail Polish Remover.
CH3-CO-CH3.
2007-03-03 10:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by gumtrees 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CH3COCH3
It has soooo many uses in industry, but where you and I would probably be familiar with it is as a cleaner (used as the main or only ingredient in nail polish remover). Can also be used for a solvent for superglue.
2007-03-03 10:24:20 · answer #3 · answered by dnoted103 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A chemical used for cleanig laquer (Industrial paint) off. Dont breath it if you can help it and wear Industrial approve rubber gloves to use it, it touches your skin it wont hurt OUTSIDE, But it gets into YOUR BLOOD and you'll have problems in your future..
2007-03-03 10:26:58 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the first ketone, and is nowadays called propanone. It's a very good solvent.
2007-03-03 10:21:55 · answer #5 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
CH3·CO·CH3
2007-03-03 10:25:44 · answer #6 · answered by Steve 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋