Results for tag: "Pinacolone"

Pinacolone is a chemical compound used in a variety of industries, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances. It is a colorless liquid with a sweet, fruity odor and is a derivative of acetone. Pinacolone is used as a solvent in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances, as well as in the production of polymers and other chemicals. It is also used as a reagent in organic synthesis. Pinacolone is produced by the reaction of acetone with formaldehyde in the presence of an acid catalyst. The reaction is exothermic and the product is purified by distillation. The purity of the product is determined by gas chromatography. The pinacolone market is highly competitive, with a number of companies offering a range of products. Major players in the market include BASF, Dow Chemical, Evonik Industries, and Solvay. Other companies in the market include AkzoNobel, Clariant, and Eastman Chemical. Show Less Read more