Isophorone (IPHO) CAS 78-59-1
Category：Coating Additives
Introduction
| Chemical Name: | IPHO, Isophorone, 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexene-1-One, 1,1,3-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-5-one |
| Molecular Formula: | C9H14O |
| Molecular Weight: | 138.21 |
| CAS No.： | 78-59-1 |
| EINECS No.： | 201-126-0 |
Physical and Chemical Properties:
An unsaturated cyclic ketone with high boiling point;
An isomers mixture of α-isophorone (3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One) and β-isophorone (3,5,5-Trimethyl-3-Cyclohexen-1-One);
Has an excellent dissolving power for various organics, polymers, resins and chemical products.
Quality Specification:
| Item | Standard |
| Appearance | Clear liquid |
| Purity(isomer mixture) | 99.0% Min |
| Melting point | -8.1℃ |
| Water | 0.10% Max |
| Acidity ( as Acetic Acid) | 0.01% Max |
| APHA (Pt-Co) | 50 Max |
| Density (20℃) | 0.918-0.923 g/cm³ |
Usage:
Isophorone can be used in the fields of–
As a high boiling solvent in paints and varnishes, especially for PVDF resins and as levelling 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.
