What are the primary uses and applications of isophorone, making it a technically important compound?

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Topic
Isophorone is a compound that has been synthesized for over 80 years and plays a significant role in various industries.
Answer
Isophorone is a technically important compound used as a high-boiling-point solvent for coatings, adhesives, etc., and it is used as a starting material for various valuable compounds, including isophorone diisocyanate, a precursor for polyurethanes.
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