Description

2-Octanone is a versatile medium-chain ketone valued for its solvent properties and distinctive fruity, musty odor. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and a functional component in flavor and fragrance formulations. This product is essential for manufacturers in the chemical, flavor & fragrance, and agrochemical industries seeking a reliable, high-purity solvent and building block.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a synthetic aroma chemical to impart fruity, cheesy, or mushroom-like notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Intermediate: Acts as a crucial building block in the synthesis of more complex organic compounds, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Industrial Solvent: An effective solvent for resins, polymers, and coatings, particularly where a medium evaporation rate and good solvency power are required.
• Extraction Agent: Employed in the extraction and purification of various natural products and chemical substances.
• Research & Development: Utilized in laboratories as a reagent and solvent for chemical research and analytical procedures.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Octanone
CAS No.	111-13-7
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl hexyl ketone; Hexyl methyl ketone; Octan-2-one; 1-Methylheptanal; FEMA 2802; NSC 9246; Caprylone
EINECS	203-837-1

Quality Control

Our 2-Octanone is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical testing, including GC analysis for identity and assay, to meet the specifications required for industrial and specialty chemical applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available for every batch upon request.

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)	0.815 - 0.820
Water Content	≤ 0.1%

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