2-Heptanone is a straight-chain aliphatic ketone (methyl-substituted heptanone) valued for strong solvency of resins, oils and waxes while maintaining moderate evaporation rate. It is used where balance of solvency, working time and flash point are required.
Application
- Coatings and inks
Solvent for resins, binders and printable inks where moderate evaporation and strong solvency are required. - Adhesives and sealants
Processing solvent and viscosity modifier in solvent-based adhesive systems. - Fragrance and flavor intermediate
Building block or precursor in synthesis of fragrance and flavor ingredients (industrial intermediate use). - Fine-chemical intermediate
Intermediate for specialty chemical syntheses and formulation chemistries. - Polymer processing and plasticizer routes
Used in selected polymer processing and additive production as a processing solvent or intermediate. - Analytical and laboratory reagent
High-purity solvent for analytical methods, sample preparation and method development.
