Uses of Acetone - Aldehydes and Ketones

(a) It is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, cellulose nitrate, celluloid, lacquers, resins, etc.

(b) It is used for storing acetylene.

(c) It is used in the manufacture of cordite - a smoke less powder explosive.

(d) It is used in the preparation of chloroform, iodoform, sulphonal and chloretone.

(e) It is used as a nailpolish remover.

(f) It is used in the preparation of an artificial scent (ionone), plexiglass (unbreakable glass) and synthetic rubber.