Di Acetone Alcohol

Diacetone alcohol is an organic compound with the formula CH3C(O)CH2C(OH)(CH3)2, sometimes called DAA. This colorless liquid is a common synthetic intermediate used for the preparation of other compounds, and is also used as a solvent.

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Application

The main use for di acetone alcohol is as a solvent for water-based coatings ,It is also used in the making of artificial silk and leather and in imitation gold leaf.  DAA is also a component of gravure printing inks, wood stains, and wood preservatives, and can also be found in degreasers and metal cleaning compounds

 

Chemical formula

C6H12O2

Molar mass

116.160 g·mol−1

Appearance

Colorless liquid

Odor

Odorless

Density

0.938 g/cm3

Melting point

−47 °C (−53 °F; 226 K)

Boiling point

166 °C (331 °F; 439 K)

Solubility in water

moderate

Solubility

most organic solvents

Refractive index (nD)

1.4235

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