Isophorone Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Isoacetophorone
- 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-One
- 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-En-1-One
- C9H14O
Isophorone supplier in Malaysia for coatings, ink, agrochemical and speciality manufacturing buyers. It is a cyclic unsaturated ketone, CAS 78-59-1, formula C9H14O, sold as a clear liquid with a characteristic camphor-like odour and also listed as isoacetophorone.
What buyers pay for is the combination of a very high boiling point near 215 degrees Celsius and unusually strong solvency. That keeps isophorone working in the film through an oven pass or a long print run, and it holds vinyl, nitrocellulose, polyester and epoxy resins that lighter solvents release.
Supply is a single liquid, so the choice is purity rather than form. Technical grade serves coil and can coatings, drum and tank linings, screen inks, PVC work and agrochemical concentrates, while high-purity material goes into synthesis and speciality manufacture.
This page is the ketone only. Isophorone diisocyanate and isophorone diamine are separate downstream products and must be ordered by their own names. Send the grade, purity limits, volume and delivery point with your enquiry; packing, documentation and timing follow in the quotation.
- CAS number
- 78-59-1
- Formula
- C9H14O
- Grade
- technical, high-purity
- Appearance
- clear liquid with a characteristic camphor-like odour
Isophorone grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical-grade isophorone | clear liquid | — | Strong, high-boiling solvent for coil and can coatings, drum and tank linings, vinyl and nitrocellulose systems and screen inks, where resins that resist milder solvents have to stay dissolved through a bake. | Drum or IBC, with the pack confirmed in the quotation. |
| High-purity isophorone | clear liquid | — | Feedstock and reaction solvent in chemical synthesis and speciality manufacture, where colour, water and by-product limits are held tighter than a coatings lot requires. | Confirmed with the quotation once the required quantity is known. |
| Isophorone for formulation blending | clear liquid | — | Co-solvent and carrier in agrochemical concentrates, adhesive systems and PVC solvent work, where a slow, powerful solvent keeps actives or resins in solution during storage. | Drum, IBC and bulk tank movements are quoted case by case. |
How to buy isophorone from ChemTrade
Request a quote for isophorone
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear liquid | — |
| Identity | isophorone, also called isoacetophorone, systematic name 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one | — |
| CAS number | 78-59-1 | — |
| Molecular formula | C9H14O | — |
| Molecular weight | approximately 138 g/mol | — |
| Boiling point | approximately 215 °C | — |
| Odour | characteristic camphor-like odour, noticeable at low concentration | — |
| Evaporation behaviour | very slow evaporating because of the high boiling point, which keeps it active in the film long after the main solvents have left | — |
| Solvency | strong solvent power for vinyl copolymers, nitrocellulose, polyester, epoxy and many resins that milder solvents will not hold | — |
| Solubility | slightly soluble in water; miscible with common alcohols, esters, hydrocarbons and other ketones | — |
| Grade controls | purity, colour, water content and residue assessed against the specification of the grade quoted | — |
Isophorone applications
Safety and handling
- Classification
- irritant
Store in closed containers in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources and strong oxidising agents. The vapour and liquid can irritate eyes, skin and the respiratory tract and the odour carries a long way, so ventilate the area, use suitable gloves and eye protection and follow the safety information issued with the grade quoted. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about isophorone
Is isophorone the same as isophorone diisocyanate?
No. Isophorone diisocyanate is a downstream isocyanate made further along the chain, with its own specification, handling regime and buyers. This page covers the ketone, CAS 78-59-1. Order the isocyanate by name if that is what the formulation calls for.
Is isophorone the same as isophorone diamine?
No. Isophorone diamine is an amine curing agent used with epoxy systems and is a separate product from the ketone described here. The shared root in the name causes regular mix-ups at enquiry stage, so name the diamine explicitly when that is the requirement.
Why is isophorone chosen instead of a faster ketone solvent?
Because it does two things a light solvent cannot. It boils near 215 degrees Celsius, so it stays in the film through a bake or a long print run, and it dissolves vinyl, polyester and epoxy resins that weaker solvents leave undissolved.
Which isophorone grade should be requested?
Technical grade covers coil and can coatings, linings, inks and general solvent duty. High-purity material is the one to ask for in synthesis and speciality manufacture with tighter colour, water and by-product limits. State the limits your specification sets rather than the grade name alone.
What does isophorone do in a coil or can coating?
It sits at the slow end of the solvent blend, keeping the coating open and flowing as it passes through the oven, which supports levelling and gloss. Formulators dose it as part of a blend rather than as the sole solvent.
How should isophorone be stored and handled?
Keep it in closed containers in a cool, ventilated area away from heat, ignition sources and oxidisers. Vapour and liquid contact can irritate eyes, skin and airways, and the camphor-like odour spreads readily, so ventilation and personal protection matter in a working area.
What information is needed to quote isophorone?
Send the grade, any purity or colour limits, the intended application, volume per shipment and delivery location, plus the pack format and documentation your process requires. Say whether the requirement is a trial quantity or a repeat schedule.