Fluoroacetone is an

organofluorine Organofluorine chemistry describes the chemistry of the organofluorines, organic compounds that contain the carbon–fluorine bond. Organofluorine compounds find diverse applications ranging from oil and water repellents to pharmaceuticals, ref ...

compound with the chemical formula . In contrast to trifluoroacetone, the compound has one fluorine atom. Under normal conditions, the substance is a colorless liquid. Fluoroacetone is also a highly toxic and flammable compound. Fumes of fluoroacetone can form an explosive mixture with air.

Synthesis

Fluoroacetone can be obtained by a reaction of triethylamine trihydrofluoride with bromoacetone.

Applications

Fluoroacetone is used as a catalyst to study the kinetics of the ketone-catalysed decomposition of peroxymonosulfuric acid (Caro's acid). It is also a precursor material for the production of higher fluoroketones. Fluoroacetone has not been used as a lachrymatory substance in contrast to other halogenated acetone derivatives, such as

bromoacetone Bromoacetone is an organic compound with the formula . It is a colorless liquid although impure samples appear yellow or even brown. It is a lachrymatory agent and a precursor to other organic compounds. Occurrence in nature Bromoacetone is pr ...

chloroacetone Chloroacetone is a chemical compound with the chemical formula, formula . At Standard conditions for temperature and pressure, STP it is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. On exposure to light, it turns to a dark yellow-amber colour. It wa ...

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{{Reflist Organofluorides Ketones Lachrymatory agents

Synthesis

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