When was the name acetone first used and what is its etymology?
The name acetone began to be used in 1839. The term combines the Latin word for vinegar, acetum, with the suffix -one to indicate it is a ketone.
Questions about Acetone
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who discovered acetone and when did they produce it?
Andreas Libavius produced acetone in 1606 by distilling lead(II) acetate. Carl Reichenbach previously named the substance mesit before chemists standardized the modern name.
How much acetone was produced worldwide in 2010 and which country led production?
Worldwide production capacity reached an estimated 6.7 million tonnes per year in 2010. The United States held the highest national production capacity at 1.56 million tonnes per year.
What percentage of global acetone usage goes toward solvent applications?
About one third of the world's acetone functions as a solvent. It serves as a main ingredient in nail polish removers and cleans tools used with polyester resin.
When were organic compounds including acetone detected on comet 67P?
Scientists reported findings on the 30th of July 2015 during the first touchdown of the Philae lander. Measurements revealed sixteen organic compounds including acetone for the first time on a comet surface.