Hexachloroacetone

Hexachloroacetone is an organic compound with the formula (Cl3C)2CO.

It is a colorless liquid, slightly soluble in water.

For the use of hexachloroacetone in the preparation of a novel insect repellent see Perkow reaction.

The industrial route to hexafluoroacetone involves treatment of hexachloroacetone with HF:[3]

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Hexachloroacetone
Hexachloroacetone