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Isophorone

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Isophorone Cas 78-59-1

Chemical Properties Of Isophorone

Isophorone (IP) is a high-boiling-point, low-toxicity, multifunctional alicyclic ketone compound with the mf C₉H₁₄O and mw 138.21. It is a key chemical product derived from acetone through catalytic condensation and cyclization reactions. Its molecular structure contains one carbonyl group (C=O) and one carbon-carbon double bond (C=C), combining the stability of alicyclic compounds with the reactivity of ketones. It also exhibits strong solubility and low volatility. Isophorone exists as two isomers (α-isofuronone and β-isofuronone), with industrial products predominantly containing α-isofuronone (≥95% content). It possesses a distinctive mint-like or camphor-like odor.

Product Description Of Isophorone

Melting point-8°C (lit.)
Boiling point213-214°C (lit.)
Density0.923 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Vapor Density4.77 (vs air)
Vapor Pressure0.2 mmHg (20°C)
Refractive indexn20/D 1.476 (lit.)
Flash point84.4±0.0 °C
Viscosity2.6 mPa・s (at 20°C)
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; miscible with organic solvents such as ethanol, diethyl ether, and acetone.

Product Application Of Isophorone

  1.  Isophorone as an eco-friendly high-boiling-point solvent:
    – Used as a solvent in coatings and paints to regulate evaporation rate, improve flow, gloss, and adhesion
    – Employed in printing inks to dissolve resins, enhance dispersion, adhesion, and print clarity
    – Adjusts adhesive viscosity and curing speed, strengthening bonding to plastics, metals, wood, and glass
    – Used for cleaning oil residues from precision instruments, electronic components (circuit boards), and metal parts.
  2.  Isophorone as a Chemical Synthesis Intermediate:
    Used to prepare isophorone diamine (IPDA), isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), and for synthesizing dicarboxylic acids and esters.
  3.  Other Specialized Applications of Isophorone:
    – Directly used in formulating mint and camphor-based fragrances, or as an intermediate for synthesizing other alicyclic fragrances for personal care products.
    – Serves as a plasticizer, softener, and solvent for rubber processing, suitable for natural rubber and synthetic rubbers (SBR, NBR).
    – Functions as a solvent in pesticide formulations (e.g., emulsifiable concentrates, suspension concentrates) to enhance stability and efficacy.
Packaging Method Of Isophorone
25L - plastic barrel
Ton barrel
250L-barrel
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