Acetone oxime

Acetone oxime (acetoxime) is the organic compound with the formula (CH3)2CNOH.

It is a white crystalline solid that is soluble in water, ethanol, ether, chloroform, and ligroin.

[2] Acetone oxime (acetoxime) was first prepared and named in 1882 by the German chemist Victor Meyer and his Swiss student Alois Janny.

[5] Acetone oxime is an excellent corrosion inhibitor (deoxidant) with lower toxicity and greater stability compared to the common agent hydrazine.

It is also useful in the determination of ketones, cobalt and in organic synthesis.

NFPA 704 four-colored diamond Health 0: Exposure under fire conditions would offer no hazard beyond that of ordinary combustible material. E.g. sodium chloride Flammability 0: Will not burn. E.g. water Instability 0: Normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water. E.g. liquid nitrogen Special hazards (white): no code