INTRODUCTION
Diacetone Alcohol (DAA) is an aliphatic hydroxy ketone produced through the base-catalysed aldol addition of two acetone molecules. It contains both ketone and tertiary hydroxyl functionalities, offering excellent solvency and chemical reactivity. As a high-boiling oxygenated solvent and valuable chemical intermediate, DAA finds broad application in paints and coatings, printing inks, adhesives, industrial cleaning, cosmetics, and textiles. It is also used as an intermediate in the production of mesityl oxide and MIBK. (4-methylpentan-2-one).
Manufacture
Diacetone Alcohol is manufactured by reacting two molecules of acetone under controlled alkaline conditions. The resulting mixture is then neutralized, purified, and distilled to obtain high-purity Diacetone Alcohol.
| Synonyms | 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one |
| CAS no. | 123-42-2 |
| EINECS no. | 204-626-7 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 116.16 |
| Structure |  |
Applications
Some of the key applications are as follows;
| Paints & Coatings |
| Solvent for resins, lacquers and coatings; improves flow and levelling. |
| Printing Inks |
| Solvent/co-solvent in printing ink formulations; helps dissolve binders and improve application properties. |
| Adhesives |
| Used as a solvent for selected resin and adhesive systems. |
| Cleaning & Degreasing |
| High-boiling solvent for industrial and metal-cleaning applications. |
| Chemical Intermediate |
| Used to produce mesityl oxide, MIBK (4 methylpentan-2-one).and other chemicals. |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care |
| Used as a solvent in selected formulations. |
| Textile & Leather |
| Solvent for resins and finishing formulations. |
| Agricultural Chemicals |
| As a Solvent/carrier component in certain pesticide and agrochemical formulations. |
| Laboratory |
| Organic solvent for extraction, cleaning and chemical synthesis. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | Clear Liquid, free from suspended matter |
| Color | (Pt – Co) | Max. 25.0 |
| Water miscibility | – | Should pass the test |
| Acidity as acetic acid | % | Max. 0.01 |
| Moisture Content | % | Max. 0.10 |
| Distillation Range | °C | 145.0 – 170.0 |
| Specific Gravity (at 20° C) | – | 0.938 – 0.941 |
| Non-volatile matter | g/ 100ml | Max. 0.01 |
| Purity (By GC) | % | Min. 99.0 |
PACKING
195 Kg metal drums/ Tanker Load/ ISO Tank
STORAGE
Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight
REACH status
Registered
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