chloroacetone
Sign in to saveChloroacetone is a liquid, a chemical compound with the formula . Regulated for its potential as a tear gas, it is primarily a chemical intermediate in commerce.
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Chloroacetone is a liquid, a chemical compound with the formula . Regulated for its potential as a tear gas, it is primarily a chemical intermediate in commerce.
==Properties== At STP it is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor. On exposure to light, it turns to a dark yellow-amber color. It was used as a tear gas in World War I.