Definition of "propanone" [propanone]

• The systematic name of the simplest ketone with formula C3H6O, usually called acetone. (noun)

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• "Oxidative properties of nitrous oxide were shown on a glowing wooden stick, burning sulphur, ethanol and propanone applied on cotton, and steel wool."
• "Cyclohexanone methyl ethanoate (acetate) propanone"
• "If a higher priority group is present (such as an aldehyde, ketone or carboxylic acid), then it is necessary to use the prefix \ "hydroxy\", [3] for example: 1-hydroxy-2 - propanone (CH3COCH2OH)."