Acetacetic Acid

Synonyms of acetacetic acid

• acetoacetic acid
• beta-ketobutyric acid

Collocations of acetacetic acid

acetic acid

Frequency: 80 %

The reaction produced a strong odor of acetic acid.

chemical reaction

Frequency: 70 %

The formation of acetacetic acid is a key step in the chemical reaction.

organic compound

Frequency: 65 %

Acetacetic acid is an important organic compound used in various industries.

laboratory experiment

Frequency: 50 %

Students conducted a laboratory experiment to synthesize acetacetic acid.

Idiomatic Expressions for acetacetic acid

• Phrase: to pour acetacetic acid on a wound
  Meaning: to worsen a situation instead of making it better
  Usage: His comments on the issue just poured acetacetic acid on a wound.