ABSTRACT Acetone (CH3COCH3) also known as 2-propanone or dimethyl ketone is a very important ketone derivative. This chemical is widely used as a solvent, because acetone is a good solvent for various gums, waxes, resins, fats, oils, dyes, and cellulose. Until now, no company has produced acetone in Indonesia either as a side product or as a main product. At this plant, acetone is made thr…