Description

6-Methyl-6-Hepten-2-One is a highly volatile, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive green, fruity, and slightly woody odor profile. This compound matters as a versatile and potent fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural top notes in complex scent formulations. Manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry need it for creating perfumes, cosmetics, and household products, while research and development laboratories utilize it as a key synthetic building block.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key component in perfumery for creating fresh, green, and citrusy top notes in fine fragrances, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavoring Agent: Used in the synthesis of flavor compounds that impart fruity and herbal nuances to food and beverage products.
• Cosmetic Formulations: Incorporated into lotions, soaps, and shampoos to provide a fresh, natural scent character.
• Household Products: Employed in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning agents for its volatile and pleasant odor.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a valuable intermediate or starting material in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Research & Development: Used in academic and industrial R&D settings for studying terpenoid chemistry and developing new aroma molecules.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-6-Hepten-2-One
CAS No.	10408-15-8
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-6-hepten-2-one; 6-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-; Methylheptenone; 6-Methyl-5-hepten-2-one (common misnomer); 2-Methyl-2-hepten-6-one; Isobutenyl acetone; Isopentenyl acetone; Tetrahydrogeranyl acetone; NSC 403697
EINECS	233-875-1

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-6-Hepten-2-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required by the fragrance and flavor industry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee consistency and compliance with your specifications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. 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 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.438 - 1.442
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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