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Isophorone

CAS Number

78-59-1

Synonym

AI3-00046; Caswell No. 506; Isoacetophorone; Isoforon; Isooctopherone; Isophoron; Alpha-isophoron; Alpha-isophorone; NCI-C55618; 1,1,3-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-5-one; 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexene-1-one; 3,5,5-trimethyl-2-cyclohexenone; EPA Pesticide Code: 047401

Occurrence/Use

Solvent; ingredient in wood preservatives and floor sealants; chemical intermediate

Isophorone

Cancer Potency Information

Latest Criteria: 
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels

Air

Chronic REL

Chronic Inhalation REL (μg/m3): 
2000
Chronic Target Organs: 
Development, alimentary system (liver)
Human Data: 
No
Last Chronic REL Revision: 
2001
Chronic Reference Exposure Levels Comments: