Fluoroacetone is an
organofluorine
Organofluorine chemistry describes the chemistry of the organofluorines, organic compounds that contain the carbon–fluorine bond. Organofluorine compounds find diverse applications ranging from oil and water repellents to pharmaceuticals, ref ...
compound with the chemical formula . In contrast to
trifluoroacetone, the compound has one fluorine atom. Under normal conditions, the substance is a colorless liquid. Fluoroacetone is also a highly toxic and flammable compound. Fumes of fluoroacetone can form an explosive mixture with air.
Synthesis
Fluoroacetone can be obtained by a reaction of triethylamine trihydrofluoride with bromoacetone.
Applications
Fluoroacetone is used as a catalyst to study the kinetics of the ketone-catalysed decomposition of
peroxymonosulfuric acid (Caro's acid).
It is also a precursor material for the production of higher fluoroketones.
Fluoroacetone has not been used as a
lachrymatory substance in contrast to other halogenated acetone derivatives, such as
bromoacetone
Bromoacetone is an organic compound with the formula . It is a colorless liquid although impure samples appear yellow or even brown. It is a lachrymatory agent and a precursor to other organic compounds.
Occurrence in nature
Bromoacetone is pre ...
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chloroacetone
Chloroacetone is a chemical compound with the chemical formula, formula . At Standard conditions for temperature and pressure, STP it is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. On exposure to light, it turns to a dark yellow-amber colour. It wa ...
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See also
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Bromoacetone
Bromoacetone is an organic compound with the formula . It is a colorless liquid although impure samples appear yellow or even brown. It is a lachrymatory agent and a precursor to other organic compounds.
Occurrence in nature
Bromoacetone is pre ...
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Chloroacetone
Chloroacetone is a chemical compound with the chemical formula, formula . At Standard conditions for temperature and pressure, STP it is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. On exposure to light, it turns to a dark yellow-amber colour. It wa ...
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Iodoacetone
Iodoacetone is an organoiodine compound with the chemical formula The substance is a colorless liquid under normal conditions, soluble in ethanol.
Synthesis
The reaction of acetone and iodine produces iodoacetone. The reaction is typically acid ...
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Thioacetone
Thioacetone is an organosulfur compound belonging to the -thione group called thioketones, with a chemical formula (CH3)2CS. It is an unstable orange or brown substance that can be isolated only at low temperatures. Above , thioacetone readily co ...
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Organofluorides
Ketones
Lachrymatory agents