Isophorone CAS 78-59-1

EC NO.

201-126-0

M. F.

C₉H₁₄O

M.W.

138.21 g/mol

HS Code

2914 29 00

Application

As a high boiling solvent in paints and varnishes, especially for PVDF resins and as leveling agent for polyacrylate, alkyde, epoxy and phenolic resins
The raw material for preparation of IPDA(isophorone diamine), IPDI(isophorone diisocyanate) and 3,5-Xylenol
Also used and show its excellent emulsifying properties and high stability in the herbicide and insecticide formulations.

Boiling Point

210 - 216 °C (1013 hPa)

Density

0.92 g/cm3 (20 °C)

Explosion Limits

0.8 - 3.8 %(V)

Flash Point

85 °C

Fire Point

460 °C

Melting Point

-8 °C

Steam Pressure

0.33 hPa (20 °C)

solubility

14.5 g/l