Description

3-Octanone is a versatile medium-chain aliphatic ketone, also known as amyl ethyl ketone, valued for its distinctive fruity, musty odor and excellent solvent properties. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key flavor and fragrance intermediate and a high-performance solvent for specialized industrial applications. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors seeking reliable, high-purity raw materials.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key aroma chemical and building block in the synthesis of complex fragrance compounds, imparting fruity, mushroom, and blue cheese notes.
• Agrochemical Formulations: Serves as an effective solvent and intermediate in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and other crop protection agents.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate and starting material for organic synthesis, including the production of pharmaceuticals, plasticizers, and other fine chemicals.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed as a solvent for resins, coatings, and inks where specific evaporation rates and solvency power are required.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D laboratories as a standard reagent and for method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Octanone
CAS No.	106-68-3
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Amyl Ethyl Ketone; Ethyl Amyl Ketone; Ethyl Pentyl Ketone; 1-Ethylpentyl Methyl Ketone; Octan-3-one; FEMA 2802; NSC 9248
EINECS	203-423-0

Quality Control

Our 3-Octanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive quality assurance, with product specifications meeting the requirements of key industry standards such as the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) for flavor-grade material. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, documenting purity, identity, and key physical parameters.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.414 - 1.416
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.817 - 0.822
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.