👉 Chloroacetone is a chemical compound that is commonly known as acetic acid. It is a simple organic compound with the formula CH3COOH, which stands for chiral carbon-carbon bond. Chloroacetic acid is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless liquid that is used in many industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Chloroacetone can be prepared from acetic acid by reacting it with sodium hydroxide (NaOH