Description

Octane-2,7-Dione is a high-purity diketone compound, identified by CAS NO 1626-09-1. This versatile chemical intermediate is valued for its unique carbonyl functionality, which makes it a critical building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is essential for research and development chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop novel compounds and materials.

Application

• As a key chemical intermediate in the synthesis of complex pharmaceutical actives and agrochemicals.
• Utilized in organic synthesis for constructing heterocyclic compounds and complex molecular frameworks.
• Serving as a precursor or building block in material science for developing polymers and specialty coatings.
• Employed in flavor and fragrance research for creating novel aroma chemicals.
• Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and method development.
• Acting as a ligand precursor or catalyst component in coordination chemistry and catalysis research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Octane-2,7-Dione
CAS No.	1626-09-1
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,7-Octanedione; 1,6-Diacetylhexane; Octane-2,7-dione; 2,7-Dioxooctane; Hexamethylene Diacetyl; 1,2-Diacetylethane (deprecated); NSC 66428
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Quality Control

Our Octane-2,7-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your specifications and industry standards.

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 heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage, consider an inert atmosphere to preserve purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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