Description

2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-4H-Pyran-4-One is a versatile cyclic ketone building block with significant utility in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a key chiral intermediate and flavor/fragrance precursor, offering a unique structural motif for constructing complex molecules. It is needed by research institutions, pharmaceutical developers, and fine chemical manufacturers for applications ranging from asymmetric catalysis to the creation of novel aroma chemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex natural product analogs.
• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Acts as a precursor for musk and other specialty aroma chemicals, contributing to sophisticated scent profiles.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and development of novel pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its cyclic ketone functionality.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: Employed as a ligand or a substrate in catalytic reactions to induce chirality in target molecules.
• Material Science Research: Functions as a monomer or building block for novel polymers and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent for methodological studies, including ring-forming reactions and functional group transformations.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-4H-Pyran-4-One
CAS No.	1073-79-6
Molecular Formula	C7H12O2
Molecular Weight	128.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2,6-Dimethyl-4-oxotetrahydropyran; 2,6-Dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one, tetrahydro-; 4H-Pyran-4-one, tetrahydro-2,6-dimethyl-; Dihydro-2,6-dimethyl-4H-pyran-4-one; 2,6-Dimethyltetrahydropyran-4-one; 4-Keto-2,6-dimethyltetrahydropyran; 2,6-Dimethyl-4-pyrone, tetrahydro-
EINECS	214-033-2

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyltetrahydro-4H-Pyran-4-One is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are available upon request, providing full traceability and quality assurance for your projects.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20°C)	1.010 - 1.030

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