CAS 123-42-2|C₆H₁₂O₂

Diacetone Alcohol (DAA)

Water-miscible, slow-evaporating ketone-alcohol solvent for waterborne coatings, industrial cleaners, printing inks, and adhesives.

Flash Point

58 °C (136 °F)

Boiling Point

167.9 °C

Water Miscibility

Fully miscible

Packaging

Drum / Tote / Bulk

Physical Properties

Molecular FormulaC₆H₁₂O₂
Molecular Weight116.16 g/mol
CAS Number123-42-2
Boiling Point167.9 °C (334.2 °F)
Melting Point−44 °C (−47 °F)
Flash Point58 °C (136 °F) — Combustible
Density0.938 g/cm³ at 20 °C
Vapor Pressure0.18 kPa at 20 °C
Solubility in WaterMiscible in all proportions
Refractive Index1.4235 at 20 °C
Evaporation Rate0.13 (rel. to n-BuAc = 1)
Auto-ignition Temp.643 °C (1,189 °F)
CH₃COCOHCH₃CH₃C₆H₁₂O₂ | MW 116.16 g/mol

Grades & Packaging

IndustrialTechnical Grade
55-gal Drums275-gal TotesBulk Tanker

Industrial Applications

Coatings & Lacquers

Slow-evaporating, water-miscible solvent for waterborne coatings, lacquers, and wood finishes. Improves flow, leveling, and open time.

Cleaning Products

Active solvent in industrial and household cleaners. Effective on oils, greases, and resins with low toxicity profile.

Printing Inks

Retarder solvent in gravure and flexographic inks. Controls evaporation rate and prevents premature drying on press.

Adhesives

Carrier solvent in water-based adhesives and pressure-sensitive adhesive formulations.

Chemical Synthesis

Intermediate for mesityl oxide, methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK), and hexylene glycol production.

Textile & Leather

Solvent in textile printing pastes and leather finishing formulations where water miscibility is required.

Safety & Regulatory

NFPA Health1 — Slight hazard
NFPA Flammability2 — Moderate hazard
NFPA Reactivity0 — Stable
OSHA PEL (TWA)50 ppm (240 mg/m³)
ACGIH TLV (TWA)50 ppm
DOT Hazard Class3 — Combustible Liquid
UN NumberUN 1148
Packing GroupIII

SDS and certificate of analysis available upon request.

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