OBO ID: CHEBI:156485
Term Name: 1,3-dichloroacetone Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 1,3-dichloro-2-propanone
  • 1,3-dichloroacetone
  • 1,3-dichloropropan-2-one
  • 1,3-dichloropropanone
  • alpha,alpha'-dichloroacetone
  • bis(chloromethyl) ketone
  • bis(chloromethyl)ketone
  • sym-dichloroacetone
Definition: A ketone that is propan-2-one in which a hydrogen at positions 1 and 3 have been replaced by chloro groups. It is used in the synthesis of citric acid. Also used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis.
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Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
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