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.