Description

3-Tridecanone is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic ketone with the CAS registry number 1534-26-5. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, valued for its defined carbon chain length and ketone functionality. It is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for product development and process optimization.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a synthetic intermediate or a component in the creation of musk-like, fruity, or waxy aroma profiles for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Organic Synthesis Intermediate: Acts as a crucial precursor in pharmaceutical research and agrochemical synthesis, particularly for constructing molecules with specific 13-carbon backbones.
• Chemical Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying ketone chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and material science.
• Specialty Polymer Additive: Utilized in the formulation of polymers and coatings to modify physical properties or as a processing aid.
• Lubricant and Fuel Additive Component: Investigated for use in the development of synthetic lubricants and specialty fuel formulations due to its hydrocarbon structure.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Tridecanone
CAS No.	1534-26-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	198.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Tridecan-3-one; Ethyl decyl ketone; n-Decyl ethyl ketone; 1-Decylpropan-1-one; 3-Oxotridecane; Ethyl decyl ketone; 3-Ketotridecane
EINECS	216-254-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Tridecanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including Gas Chromatography (GC) for assay and impurity profiling, to meet exacting customer specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance and support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.430 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.830

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