levels of acetone. Ketogenic diets that increase acetone in the body are used to reduce epileptic attacks in infants and children who suffer from recalcitrant refractory epilepsy. Contents 1 Biosynthesis 2 Production 2.1 Current method 2.2 Older methods 3 Uses 3.1 Solvent 3.2 Chemical intermediate 3.3 Laboratory 3.4 Medical and cosmetic