The preparation of hydroxyacetone was studied by esterification of chloroacetone with sodium formate and alcholysis of acetonyl formate with methanol. 以一氯丙酮、甲酸钠和甲醇为原料经酯化与醇解两步反应合成羟基丙酮,研究了反应条件对相转移催化酯化以及醇解反应蒸馏过程的影响。
Chloroacetone is a chemical compound with the formula CH3COCH2Cl. At STP it is a colourless liquid with a pungent odour. On exposure to light, it turns to a dark yellow-amber colour. It was used as a tear gas in World War I.