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Organic Chemicals

Isophorone

RA001637 CAS 78-59-1 For Synthesis

Identity

Product code
RA001637
CAS number
78-59-1
Grade
For Synthesis
Purity
97%
Molecular formula
C9H14O
Molecular weight
138.21

Classification

Applications
Organic Synthesis

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Density [g/cm3] 0.923 g/cm3 g/cm3
Explosion limits - upper [%] 3.80 % %
Explosion limits -lower [%] 0.80 % %
Colour Light yellow —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -8 °C °C
Auto-ignition temperature [°C] 462 °C °C
Flash point [°C] 96 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 213 - 214 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 213 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 214 °C °C
Vapour pressure [20°C] 0.3 hPa hPa

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance Pale yellow coloured liquid — —
Purity Min 97.0 % % GC
Density (d20°C/4°C) 0.920 - 0.922 — —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.4750 - 1.4800 — —

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA001637-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA001637-PK-2.5L