Acetoxime

Name:
Acetoxime
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	acetone oxime; 2-propanone oxime
M Formula:	(CH3)2CNOH.
Chemistry structure:
Properties:
Colorless crystals; chloral-like odor. Both basic and acidic in properties. Volatilizes in air. D 0.97 (20/20C), bp 136.3C, mp 61C. Fairly easily hydrolyzed by dilute acids; soluble in alcohols, ethers, water. Combustible.
Derivation:
Reaction of hydroxylamine in water solution with acetone, followed by ether extraction.
Grade:
Technical.
Use:
Organic synthesis (intermediate); solvent for cellulose ethers; primer for diesel fuels.