Acetone

**Semantic type:** Hazardous or Poisonous Substance|Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A colorless, volatile, flammable organic solvent. Acetone occurs naturally in plants, trees, forest fires, vehicle exhaust and as a breakdown product of animal fat metabolism. This agent may be normally present in very small quantities in urine and blood; larger amounts may be found in the urine and blood of diabetics. Acetone is toxic in high doses. (NCI04)

**Synonyms:** - 2-Propanone - ACETONE - Dimethyl Formaldehyde - Methyl Ketone