Phorone
Agent Name
Phorone
CAS Number
504-20-1
Formula
C9-H14-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,6-Dimethyl-2,5-heptadien-4-one; Diisobutenyl ketone; Diisopropylidene acetone; Foron; Phoron [German]; 2,5-Heptadien-4-one, 2,6-dimethyl-; 2,6-Dimethylhepta-2,5-dien-4-one; [ChemIDplus] sym-Diisopropylidene acetone; [CAMEO] UN1993
Category
Aliphatic Ketones, Other
Description
Yellow liquid or yellowish-green solid; mp = 28 deg C; [Merck Index] Clear dark yellow liquid; mp = 23-26 deg C; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Sources/Uses
"An industrial solvent." [ChemIDplus] Used as a solvent for lacquers and coatings; [CAMEO]
Comments
Causes diffuse hepatitis, other liver changes, and effects on proteins, transaminases, and mitochondrial function in acute intraperitoneal studies of rats; [RTECS] No listed effects of short-term or long-term exposure; Contact with skin or eyes may cause redness and pain; Inhalation may cause cough, shortness of breath, and sore throat; [ICSC]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.38 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Combustible liquid, n.o.s."
NFPA
high ambient temp required
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: