Isophorone

• CAT Number: R069474
• CAS Number: 78-59-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H14O
• Molecular Weight: 138.21
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: 3.5.5-Trimethyl cyclohen-1-one
• Storage: RT
• IUPAC Name: 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C9H14O/c1-7-4-8(10)6-9(2,3)5-7/h4H,5-6H2,1-3H3
• InChIKey: HJOVHMDZYOCNQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)CC(C1)(C)C

Isophorone（Cat No.:R069474）, is a colorless to pale-yellow liquid with a characteristic peppermint-like odor. It is a cyclic ketone compound and is mainly used as a solvent in various industrial applications. Isophorone’s low viscosity and high solvency power make it valuable in the formulation of coatings, paints, adhesives, and printing inks. It is also utilized in the production of synthetic resins and polymers, such as epoxy resins and polyurethanes. Additionally, isophorone is employed as an intermediate in the synthesis of various chemicals. Its versatility and solvency properties contribute to its role in multiple industrial processes and applications.

Reference

1.Hardo Siegel, Manfred Eggersdorfer (2005). "Ketones". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH.