Triacetylmethane is the
organic compound with the formula HC(C(O)CH3)3. It is a colorless liquid that is soluble in organic solvents and in alkaline water. It readily forms an
enolate.[2][3] The enolate forms a variety of
metal complexes related to the
metal acetylacetonates.[4]
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