Description

1-Hexen-3-One is a versatile, highly volatile organic compound with a distinctive ketone functional group. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its reactivity and specific structural features. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking to create complex molecules.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of aroma chemicals and flavoring agents due to its reactive carbonyl group.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of pesticides, herbicides, and other agricultural chemical intermediates.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new chemical reactions and pathways.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer formulations.
• Chemical Intermediate: Serves in the synthesis of more complex ketones, alcohols, and other derivatives for various industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-Hexen-3-One
CAS No.	1629-60-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl vinyl ketone; 1-Hexene-3-one; 3-Hexen-1-one; Butyl vinyl ketone; Vinyl butyl ketone; 3-Oxo-1-hexene; EINECS 216-639-5
EINECS	216-639-5

Quality Control

Our 1-Hexen-3-One is produced under stringent quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and NMR analysis, to ensure high purity and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee reliable performance in your processes.

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 2-8°C for extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.420 - 1.424

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