It's not an acid, but this compound can result in halitosis after being produced during fatty acid metabolism.
This compound reacts with hydrogen cyanide to produce methyl methacrylate, which is polymerized to form acrylic glass. Some bacteria in the Clostridium genus ferment starch into ethanol, butanol, and this compound. This compound is produced along with phenol from benzene and propylene in the Cumene process, and can be produced directly from the oxidation of propylene. It's not an acid, but this compound can result in halitosis after being produced during fatty acid metabolism. Due to its low volatility, this compound is also used for cleaning laboratory glassware. For 10 points, identify this simplest ketone, commonly found in nail polish remover.
This compound reacts with hydrogen cyanide to produce methyl methacrylate, which is polymerized to form acrylic glass.
acetone [or propanone or C3-H6-O]