Description

Isophorone Oxide is a versatile and high-purity epoxide derivative of isophorone, serving as a critical reactive intermediate in advanced chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to introduce epoxy functionality, enabling the production of specialty polymers, coatings, and fine chemicals with enhanced performance characteristics. This product is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and high-performance resin sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing specialty chemicals, including advanced epoxy resins and cross-linking agents.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Polymer & Coatings Industry: Functions as a monomer or modifier in the production of high-performance polymers, adhesives, and protective coatings.
• Research & Development: Serves as a valuable reagent in organic synthesis and material science research within academic and industrial laboratories.
• Cross-linking Agent: Utilized to create three-dimensional polymer networks, improving the thermal and mechanical properties of final materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isophorone Oxide
CAS No.	10276-21-8
Molecular Formula	C9H14O2
Molecular Weight	154.21 g/mol
Synonyms	3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one oxide; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one epoxide; 1,2-Epoxy-3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-ene; Isophorone epoxide; Epoxyisophorone; 2-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethyl-, oxide; Isoforonoxid (German)
EINECS	233-647-8

Quality Control

Our Isophorone Oxide is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR analysis, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be kept in the original packaging or opaque storage until use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.470 - 1.480
Density (20°C)	1.02 - 1.06 g/mL

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