acetylacetone

noun

ace·tyl·ac·e·tone | \ə-ˈsē-tᵊl-ˈa-sə-ˌtōn, ˈa-sə-tᵊl-, ˈa-sə-ˌtēl-\

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Definition of acetylacetone

: a colorless liquid diketone of pleasant odor known in two forms [keto form CH₃COCH₂COCH₃ and enol form CH₃COCHC(OH)CH₃] made in various ways (as by the reaction of sodium with acetone and ethyl acetate); 2,4-pentanedione

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