Chemical properties of diacetone alcohol

Having the chemical properties of ketones and tertiary alcohols, decomposed by interaction with a base or heating above 130 to produce 2 molecules of acetone

Use as a high boiling point organic solvent. Low viscosity, little influence of temperature on viscosity, used for cellulose ester paint,

Solvents AND PAINT REMOVERS FOR PRINTING INKS, SYNTHETIC RESIN COATINGS, SOLVENTS FOR INSECTICIDES, FUNgICides, wood preservatives, colorants, OILS and aromatic HYDROCARBONS extracTANTS, PHOTOGRAPHIC FILM, rayon, leather manufacturing, antiFREEZE, brake oil components.

Diacetone alcohol is non-corrosive to gold dust and can be packed in iron, mild steel and aluminum containers. Should be stored in ventilated, dry warehouse, away from fire, heat source.