Isophorone (IP)

EINECS number 201-126-0

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CAS number 78-59-1

Isophorone or IP is an oxygenated solvent derived from acetone with one ketone group.  It is an excellent solvent for a wide range of coatings and inks.  It is also synthesis intermediate for the production of chloroxylenol (A key antimicrobial) and also synthetic Vitamin E.  It is used as an extraction solvent and in frothers and grinding aids.

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