Isophorone

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Product Description
Product
Isophorone
CAS
78-59-1
Formula
COCHC(CH3)CH2C(CH3)2CH2
Synonym
2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethyl-; Isoacetophorone
Typical Product Specifications
Auto/Self Ignition Temperature
temp. 380 c
Color
50 max (Hazen)
Water
0.1% Max.
Density
0.919-0.922
Acidity
0.01% max.
Appearance
Colorless to white liquid
Odor
Peppermint or camphor-like odor
Purity
99.0% Min.
Insolubility
in water
Vapor Pressure
1 mm (38 c)
Melting Point
-8 c
Refractive Index
1.4781 (20 c)
Molecular weight
138.20
Flash Point
(cc) 84 c
Specific gravity
0.922 (2020 c)
Solubility
alcohol, ether, acetone, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point
210-218 c
Chemical Structure

Notes
Isophorone is used as a solvent in some printing inks, paints, lacquers, adhesives, copolymers, coatings, finishings and pesticides. Isophorone is also used as a chemical intermediate and as an ingredient in wood preservatives and floor sealants.
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Isophorone

Product Description
Product
Isophorone
CAS
78-59-1
Formula
COCHC(CH3)CH2C(CH3)2CH2
Synonym
2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethyl-; Isoacetophorone
Typical Product Specifications
Auto/Self Ignition Temperature
temp. 380 c
Color
50 max (Hazen)
Water
0.1% Max.
Density
0.919-0.922
Acidity
0.01% max.
Appearance
Colorless to white liquid
Odor
Peppermint or camphor-like odor
Purity
99.0% Min.
Insolubility
in water
Vapor Pressure
1 mm (38 c)
Melting Point
-8 c
Refractive Index
1.4781 (20 c)
Molecular weight
138.20
Flash Point
(cc) 84 c
Specific gravity
0.922 (2020 c)
Solubility
alcohol, ether, acetone, oxygenated solvs.
Boiling Point
210-218 c
Chemical Structure

Notes
Isophorone is used as a solvent in some printing inks, paints, lacquers, adhesives, copolymers, coatings, finishings and pesticides. Isophorone is also used as a chemical intermediate and as an ingredient in wood preservatives and floor sealants.
For more information on Isophorone CAS 78-59-1:
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Industry