What is Isophorone?
CAS#: 000078-59-1
Isophorone is a clear liquid that smells like peppermint.
It can be dissolved in water and evaporates somewhat faster
than water. It is an industrial chemical used as a solvent in
some printing inks, paints, lacquers, and adhesives. It is also
used as an intermediate in the production of certain chemicals.
Although isophorone is an industrial chemical, it also occurs
naturally in cranberries.
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