Diacetone alcohol by Research Lab Fine Chem Industries is a high grade reagent. Also known as 4-hydroxy-4-methyl pentan-2-one, this is an alcohol. The reagent is available as a colourless liquid which is moderately soluble in water. It has a melting point of 47 C and a boiling point of 166 C. Diacetone alcohol can be produced by the Ba(OH)2-catalyzed condensation of two molecules of acetone. While it is stable under general conditions, this reagent is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. CAS No.: 123-42-2 Quantity Provided: 500 ml per bottle Molecular formula: C6H12O2 Molecular weight: 116.16 Assay: 99 %Diacetone alcohol has a variety of applications in chemical and biological sectors. This compound finds several applications in the synthesis of various organic derivatives. Diacetone alcohol is employed in cellulose ester lacquers, principally of the brushing type, where it produces brilliant gloss and hard film. It is additionally used to make artificial silk and leather; in imitation gold leaf; in celluloid cements; as a preservative for animal tissue etc. Diacetone alcohol is furthermore used in lacquer thinners, dopes, wood stains, wood preservatives and printing pastes; in coating compositions for paper and textiles etc. among other applications. This reagent is suitable for the industrial synthesis of products and research applications.