3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone

CAS NO.：873-94-9
Empirical Formula: C9H16O
Molecular Weight: 140.22
MDL number: MFCD00019466
EINECS: 212-855-9
SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
Update Date: 2024-06-13 16:29:26

What is 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone?

Chemical properties

Colorless oily liquid. B.P. 167°C. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in alcohol and oils.

The Uses of 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone is used as a raw material for chemical syntheses e,g. monomer for specialty polycarbonate (Apec®); peroxides used as polymerization initiator. It is also used in coatings and paints to provide improved leveling, gloss and surface finish.

The Uses of 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone is used as a reactant in the selective catalytic hydrogenation of organic compounds in supercritical fluids.

Preparation

3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone is produced by catalytic hydrogenation of iso-Phorone.

Synthesis Reference(s)

The Journal of Organic Chemistry, 43, p. 4647, 1978 DOI: 10.1021/jo00418a024
Synthetic Communications, 15, p. 759, 1985 DOI: 10.1080/00397918508063869
Tetrahedron Letters, 29, p. 5471, 1988 DOI: 10.1016/S0040-4039(00)80789-3

Flammability and Explosibility

Not classified

Properties of 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone

Melting point:	-10 °C (lit.)
Boiling point:	188-192 °C (lit.)
Density	0.887 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
vapor pressure	60-133.36Pa at 20-30.99℃
refractive index	n20/D 1.445(lit.)
Flash point:	150 °F
storage temp.	Sealed in dry,Room Temperature
solubility	30g/l
form	clear liquid
color	Colorless to Almost colorless
Specific Gravity	0.889
explosive limit	1.1%(V)
Water Solubility	13 g/L (20 ºC)
BRN	507452
CAS DataBase Reference	873-94-9(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference	Cyclohexanone, 3,3,5-trimethyl-(873-94-9)
EPA Substance Registry System	Cyclohexanone, 3,3,5-trimethyl- (873-94-9)

Safety information for 3,3,5-Trimethylcyclohexanone

Signal word	Warning
Pictogram(s)	Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07
GHS Hazard Statements	H319:Serious eye damage/eye irritation H335:Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure;Respiratory tract irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes	P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264:Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P264:Wash skin thouroughly after handling. P271:Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P305+P351+P338:IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.