Products Description

Product name:Diacetone alcohol

Synonyms:4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone; DAA

CAS:123-42-2

MF:C6H12O2

MW:116.16

EINECS:204-626-7

Melting point:-42.8°C

Boiling point:166°C

Packaging:25 L/drum, 200 L/drum, 1000 L/IBC drum

Solubility:Diacetone alcohol is soluble in chloroform and miscible with water, ethanol, and ether.

Specification

Items	Specifications
Appearance	Colorless liquid
Purity(%)	≥99
Color(Co-Pt)	≤20
Acidity(as Acetic acid, %)	≤0.05
Water(%)	≤1

Application

Diacetone alcohol is a versatile organic compound, with applications covering industrial production, daily cleaning, and special fields. ‌
Industrial solvents:
Diacetone alcohol is commonly used as a solvent for spray painting, coatings, inks, and synthetic resins due to its high boiling point and low volatility. It can dissolve organic compounds such as resins, oils and waxes. ‌
Cleaning and anti-corrosion:
Metal cleaner: Diacetone alcohol uses its solubility to remove metal surface stains. ‌
Wood preservatives: Diacetone alcohol prevents fungi and insects from damaging wood. ‌
Pesticide formula: Diacetone alcohol can be used as a co solvent to enhance dispersibility and stability. ‌
Special purpose:
Medication and Photography: Diacetone alcohol can be used for drug preservation and photographic film antioxidant. ‌
Antifreeze agent: Diacetone alcohol prevents liquid from freezing at low temperatures. ‌
Fiber finishing agent: Diacetone alcohol improves the processing performance of textile fibers. ‌
Hydraulic oil solvent: Diacetone alcohol removes bubbles and pollutants from the oil. ‌
Production intermediates:
Diacetone alcohol is a key raw material for the synthesis of organic chemicals such as Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) and Methyl isobutyl methanol (MIBC), and exhibits good reactivity in multi-step reactions.