Tags: Chemical Compound, Chemical Substance.
Hexafluoroacetone is a chemical compound with the formula CF3-CO-CF3. It is structurally similar to acetone however its reactivity is markedly different. It comes in the form of a colourless hygroscopic nonflammable highly reactive gas characterized by a musty odour. The most common form of this substance is hexafluoroacetone sesquihydrate (1.5 H2O) which is a geminal diol.
