Isophorone 

CAS 78-59-1

As a high boiling solvent in paints and varnishes, especially for PVDF resins and as leveling agent for polyacrylate, alkyde, epoxy and phenolic resins 
The raw material for preparation of IPDA(isophorone diamine), IPDI(isophorone diisocyanate) and 3,5-Xylenol 
Also used and show its excellent emulsifying properties and high stability in the herbicide and insecticide formulations.