Appearance: Colorless liquid.
Odor: Has a pungent smell.
Solubility: Soluble in water, alcoh, and ether solvents.
Isophorone is a colorless liquid organic compound with a distinct odor.
It has the chemical formula C9H14O and a molecular weight of 138.21 g/mol.
It is highly soluble in water and many organic solvents, making it a versatile solvent in various industrial applications.
Property | Value |
Density | 0.923 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.) |
Melting point | -8 °C (lit.) |
Boiling point | 213-214 °C (lit.) |
Flash point | 184°F |
water-soluble | Soluble in water (12g/L). |
Vapor pressure | 0.2 mm Hg ( 20 °C) |
Steam density | 4.77 (vs air) |
Solubility | 14.5g/l |
Refractive index | n20/D 1.476(lit.) |
Storage conditions | Store below +30°C |
Cleaner: Due to its strong solubility, isophorone is also used as a cleaner and descaler.
Isophorone can be used as a solvent in some printing inks, paints, lacquers, adhesives, copolymers, coatings, finishings and pesticide.
It can also act as an intermediate in organic synthesis as well as the ingredient in wood preservatives and floor sealants.
It is mainly manufactured through the self-condensation of ace tone with KOH.