Definition: Acetone (symbol: C2H5N) is a chemical compound with the formula CH3CN. It is an important organic compound used as a solvent, catalyst, and flame retardant. The acetic acid and formic acid are its two major compounds. Acetic acid (CH3COOH) reacts with acetone to give ethyl acetate, which is then reacted with formic acid to give the compound ethyl formamide (CH2=CH-COOH). Acetone can be synthesized via a variety of reactions and under various conditions including in the presence of nitrogen gas. It also exists as solid and liquid forms. The chemical formula CH3CN indicates that acetic acid is used as an organic solvent, a catalyst, and a flame retardant. It acts as a solvent because it dissolves other solvents into water molecules (a common process for separating solvents) while leaving the hydrocarbon compounds intact. It also acts as a catalyst by reacting with other reactants to create more products, such as ethyl acetate. In the case of acetic acid and formic acid, they can be obtained from plants, animals, and certain industrial processes. Acetic acid is made by fermenting grapes or malts and then distilling the liquid to obtain the product, while formic acid is made by fermenting rye or other grains in the presence of oxygen. Ethyl acetate is an organic compound with a molecular formula CH3CN. It can be obtained from acetic acid and formic acid. Acetone reacts with ethyl acetate to give ethyl acetamide, which is a colorless gas that is produced by combustion. The reaction uses the action of heat in a flash point flask. Acetic acid and formic acid are also used as flame retardants because they react with other compounds when exposed to an electric current. This allows them to prevent fires from starting due to the release of reactive nitrogen species (N2O) that can cause fire.

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