Isophorone, 97%

Description

CAS: 78-59-1 | C9H14O | 138.21 g/mol

Isophorone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Isophorone also occurs naturally in cranberries. Isophorone is used as a solvent in some printing inks, paints, lacquers, adhesives, copolymers, coatings, finishings

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Applications
Isophorone is used as a solvent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Isophorone also occurs naturally in cranberries. Isophorone is used as a solvent in some printing inks, paints, lacquers, adhesives, copolymers, coatings, finishings

Solubility
Soluble in water (12g/L).

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 78-59-1
• Molecular Formula: C9H14O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 138.21
• MDL Number: MFCD00001584
• InChI Key: HJOVHMDZYOCNQW-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Synonym: isophorone, isoacetophorone, isoforone, isoforon, izoforon, isooctopherone, 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one, alpha-isophorone, 2-cyclohexen-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethyl, 1,1,3-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-5-one
• PubChem CID: 6544
• ChEBI: CHEBI:34800
• IUPAC Name: 3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
• SMILES: CC1=CC(=O)CC(C)(C)C1

• Melting Point: -8°C
• Density: 0.922
• Boiling Point: 99°C (18 mmHg)
• Flash Point: 84°C (183°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.478
• Quantity: 250 mL
• Beilstein: 1280721
• Merck Index: 14,5196
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water (12g/L).
• Formula Weight: 138.21
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Isophorone

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H227-H302+H312-H319-H335-H351
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H351-H302-H312-H319-H335-H227 Suspected of causing cancer. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. Combustible liquid.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P210-P235-P260-P264b-P270-P271-P280i-P281-P301+P312-P302+P352-P304+P340-P305+P351+P338-P308+P313-P312-P330-P363-P370+P378q-P501c
EINECSNumber	201-126-0
RTECSNumber	GW7700000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only