science-softCon uv/vis+ photochemistry database; www.photochemistry.org; (C) science-softCon 2019 Substance: acetone Other Names: propanone; dimethyl ketone Formula: C3H6O CAS-No.: 67-64-1 Study: UV absorption cross sections, photolysis, quantum yields Authors: H. Meyrahn, J. Pauly, W. Schneider, P. Warneck Title: Quantum Yields for the Photodissociation of Acetone in Air and an Estimate for the Life Time of Acetone in the Lower Troposphere Journal/Source: J. Atmos. Chem., 4 (2), 277-291, (1986); https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00052006 Data: table, diagram Energy/Wavelength range: 250-330 nm Resolution: Temperature: 298 K Temperature dependence: no Pressure/Concentration: Phase: gas pH: Comments: The room-temperature photodecomposition of acetone diluted with synthetic air was studied at nine wavelengths in the spectral region 250-330 nm. Author to whom correspondence should be addressed: (e-mail address):