Fischer-Tropsch process:
There is another method for preparation of propanone, which is known as Fischer-Tropsch process.
In this process, ethene formed during cracking of petroleum is used for obtaining propanone.
Physical properties of propanone:
Propanone is a colourless, volatile and inflammable liquid.
It is easily soluble in water and miscible with alcohol and ether.
It has pleasant odour.
Boiling point of propanone is 329 K.
Chemical properties of propanone:
Propanone shows various chemical reactions like reduction, oxidation and addition reaction.
Reduction: When propanone reacts with reducing agents like sodium borohydride or lithium aluminium hydride, 2-propanol or isopropyl alcohol is obtained.