PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Diacetone Alcohol
OH O
(Diacetone, 4-Hydroxy-4-
Methylpentanone-2, I II
4-Hydroxy-2-Keto-4-
CH3鈥擟鈥擟H2鈥擟鈥擟H3
Methylpentane, Tyranton)
I
CH3
MW = 116.16
4-Hydroxy-4-Methylpentanone-2.
Chemical Abstracts Registry Number
123-42-2
Wiswesser Line formula Chemical
Notation QX1V1
Diacetone Alcohol is a clear, col- oils and waxes. Diacetone a solvent for extracting impurities
orless liquid with a mild character- Alcohol has one of the most favor- from resins and waxes. As a com-
istic 鈥渒etone鈥? odor and can gradu- able dilution ratios of the nitrocel- ponent of gravure printing inks,
ally turn yellow during storage. It lulose solvents with comparably Diacetone Alcohol imparts favor-
is a slow-evaporating hydroxy slow evaporation rates. The pres- able flow and leveling characteris-
ketone that is miscible with alco- ence of Diacetone Alchohol also tics to the inks.
hols, aromatic and halogenated helps prevent pigment floccula-
hydrocarbons, esters and water. tion, thus facilitating production, Due to its chemical structure,
storage and equipment clean-up. Diacetone Alcohol takes part in
The major uses of Diacetone It also contributes excellent blush reactions associated with both
Alcohol are as a solvent and a sol- resistance. hydroxyl and carbonyl com-
vent extractant in purification pounds. One specific non-solvent
processes. It is used as a compo- Other applications for Diacetone application for Diacetone Alcohol
nent of solvent blends for nitrocel- Alcohol include metal cleaning is as a chemical intermediate in
lulose, acrylic, and cellulose compounds, degreasers, stripping the production of diacetone acry-
acetate lacquers and thinners. aids for textiles, and gum and lamide
Diacetone Alcohol also dissolves resin removers in automobile car-
alkyds, polyesters and other resins, buretor cleaners. It is also used as
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
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Diacetone Alcohol
Physical Autoignition Temperature, 掳C 603.3
Properties
Blush Resistance at 80掳F, % RH 76.0
Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg, 掳C 168
Boiling Point at 760 mm Hg, 掳F 334
Coefficient of Thermal Expansion
per 掳C, 20-30掳C 9.7 x 10 鈥? 4
Critical Pressure, atmospheres 28.9
Critical Temperature, 掳C 331.0
Dilution Ratio, with Toluene 3.0
with Naptha 0.5
Evaporation Rate (BuAc = 1) 0.14
Flammable Limits
(lower limit, vol%) 1.8
(upper limit, vol%) 6.9
Flash Point, Tag Open Cup, 掳F 150
Tag Closed Cup, 掳F 146
Freezing Point, 掳C -48
Heat of Vaporization, btu/lb at
normal boiling point 176.0
Molecular Weight 116.16
Refractive Index, n20 1.42416
D
Solubility at 20掳C, wt % in water Complete
water in Complete
Specific Gravity, 20/20掳C 0.9406
Specific Heat of Liquid, btu/lb/掳F
at 68掳F 0.63
Surface Tension in Air at 20掳C,
dynes/cm 31.0
Vapor Density (air = 1) 4.0
Vapor pressure, 20掳C, mm Hg 0.97
Viscosity at 20掳C, centipoise 3.38
Weight, pounds per gallon at 20掳C 7.84
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