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Diacetone Alcohol (DAA)

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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.

DIACETONE ALCOHOL(DAA)

CAS NUMBER: 123-42-2

MOLECULAR FORMULA: C₆H₁₂O₂

MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 116.16

Physical Properties

DIACETONE ALCOHOL(DAA)

Main Markets and Applications

AgricultureFeed-orange

Agro - Solvent

Automotive-blue

Foundry - Internal Parts

Building-light blue

Coating - Wood

ConsumerGoods-red

Coating - Metal - Non-Food Packaging
Cleaner - Surface Care - Home Care
Nail Polish & Nail Remover - Skin Care

FoodIndustry-orange

Coating - Metal - Food Packaging
Printing Inks - Plastics - Food Packaging

Healthcare-green

Printing Inks - Packaging

Industrial-violet

Coating - Industrial Coating
Coating - Leather Treatment
Coating - Metal Treatment
Cleaner - Electrical Components
Process Intermediate - Chemical Products & Intermediates
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