Description

Isophoron is a versatile, high-purity cyclic ketone solvent and chemical intermediate essential for demanding industrial and specialty chemical synthesis. Its unique structure provides excellent solvency, stability, and reactivity, making it a critical component in high-performance formulations. This product is primarily needed by manufacturers in the coatings, resins, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical industries for producing durable, high-quality end products.

Application

• Coatings & Resins: A key solvent and intermediate in high-performance polyurethane, epoxy, and acrylic coatings, contributing to superior gloss, flow, and chemical resistance.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block for the production of isophorone diamine (IPDA) and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI), which are fundamental to polyurethane and epoxy systems.
• Agrochemicals: Used as an intermediate in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides, valued for its chemical stability.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) due to its defined reactivity and purity.
• Industrial Cleaning & Degreasing: An effective solvent for cleaning metal surfaces, paints, and polymer residues in industrial maintenance.
• Printing Inks: Acts as a solvent in specialty printing inks, aiding in pigment dispersion and rapid drying.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isophoron
CAS No.	78-59-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Isophorone; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enone; Isoacetophorone; α-Isophorone; Isoforon; NSC 5711
EINECS	201-126-0

Quality Control

Our Isophoron is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is tested against rigorous internal specifications, which typically include assay, color, water content, and impurity profile analysis. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers, bases, and reducing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to minimize moisture absorption and evaporation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 99.0%
Color (APHA)	≤ 50
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Acidity (as CH3COOH)	≤ 0.05%
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.920 - 0.925
Refractive Index (nD20)	1.475 - 1.478

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.