Diacetone Alcohol (DAA) or 4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone or 4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one
DIACETONE ALCOHOL is bifunctional ketone in its molecule structure which confers specific properties on it, producing a solvent with a low evaporation rate and good solubility in the main resins on the market for paints, varnishes and printing inks.
CAS NUMBER: 123-42-2
MOLECULAR FORMULA: C6H12O2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 116.16
Physical Properties
Main Markets and Applications
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- Agro - Solvent
![Automotive-blue Automotive-blue](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100710/213004-2iwah9no56.png)
- Foundry - Internal Parts
![Building-light blue Building-light blue](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100691/207337-14quo5e56l.png)
- Coating - Wood
![ConsumerGoods-red ConsumerGoods-red](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100710/213013-lii7lymvhn.png)
- Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging
- Cleaner - Surface Care - Home Care
- Nail Polish & Nail Remover - Skin Care
![FoodIndustry-orange FoodIndustry-orange](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100710/213019-wio522nfte.png)
- Coating - Metal - Food Packaging
- Printing Inks - Plastics - Food Packaging
![Healthcare-green Healthcare-green](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100710/213022-ilqeihd6rc.png)
- Printing Inks - Packaging
![Industrial-violet Industrial-violet](https://media.solvay.com/medias/domain1446/media100710/213025-aqow1q5aqr.png)
- Coating - Industrial Coating
- Coating - Leather Treatment
- Coating - Metal Treatment
- Cleaner - Electrical Components
- Process Intermediate - Chemical Products & Intermediates
- Solubilization