Description

6-Methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one is a versatile, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive conjugated diene structure, making it a valuable intermediate in organic synthesis. Its primary commercial value lies in its role as a key building block for the production of flavors, fragrances, and complex pharmaceutical molecules. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries seeking to create specific terpenoid-like notes or advanced chemical scaffolds.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Intermediate: A crucial precursor for synthesizing terpenoid and ionone derivatives, imparting woody, floral, or fruity notes in perfumes and flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, including potential active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and vitamins.
• Agrochemical Manufacturing: Used in the production of certain pesticides and herbicides, leveraging its reactive dienone structure.
• Fine Chemical Research: Employed as a model compound or starting material in academic and industrial R&D for Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloadditions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialty polymers with unique properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one
CAS No.	1604-28-0
Molecular Formula	C8H12O
Molecular Weight	124.18 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methylhepta-3,5-dien-2-one; Methylheptadienone; 3,5-Heptadien-2-one, 6-methyl-; NSC 163044; 2-Hepten-5-one, 6-methyl-; Dihydrophorone; 6-Methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-on
EINECS	216-500-5

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-3,5-heptadien-2-one is produced under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C) under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) to minimize oxidation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames. For long-term storage, consider refrigeration.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.498 - 1.502
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.890 - 0.910

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