Acetone

About

Acetone is a colorless, flammable liquid used as a solvent and chemical intermediate.

Key Features

• Excellent solvent for many organic compounds
• Fast evaporation rate
• Miscible with water

Pros

• Effective solvent
• Relatively inexpensive
• Readily available

Cons

• Highly flammable 🔥
• Can irritate skin and respiratory system
• Can damage some plastics