... Important intermediates, producing sulphonamide and animal remedy,solvent of cellulose acetate,additive,bactericide Synonym: pentane-2,4-dione; pentane ... transparent liquid at normal temperature, acetylacetone has the odor of ester. It is soluble in water, can be ... animal remedy. Also used as solvent of cellulose acetate, additive of gasoline and lubricant, dryer of paint and varnish, bactericide and ...