Sunday, December 9, 2012

what is the chemical composition of nail polish remover

Acetone is the name of the chemical in nail polish
remover. It is organic due to the fact that it has both Carbon and Hydrogen atoms in its
formula. Its formula is (CH3)2CO. It is produced by the body naturally in metabolic
pathways. Acetone is used as paint thinner and as a cleaner. Acetone is colorless and
flammable as well as miscible with water. Acetone is a chemical known as a ketone. The
second reference link has an excellent picture of the structural formula of
acetone.

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