Description

Undeca-4,8-Dione is a high-purity diketone compound, identified by CAS NO 13505-35-6, valued for its unique chemical structure that serves as a versatile building block in organic synthesis. Its bifunctional carbonyl groups make it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with specific chain lengths and functional groups. This product is essential for research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or advanced materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon for the synthesis of novel drug candidates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in medicinal chemistry research.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific diketone backbones.
• Fragrance & Flavor Chemistry: Serves as a precursor for the creation of musk-like odorants and complex flavoring agents.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers, resins, and coatings.
• Organic Synthesis Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex organic frameworks via aldol, alkylation, or condensation reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Functions as a chelating ligand for the preparation of metal complexes and catalysts.

Basic Information

Product Name	Undeca-4,8-Dione
CAS No.	13505-35-6
Molecular Formula	C11H18O2
Molecular Weight	182.26 g/mol
Synonyms	4,8-Undecanedione; Undecane-4,8-dione; 1,8-Diacetylpentane; 4,8-Dioxoundecane; 4,8-Diketo-undecane; 4,8-Undecadione; 4,8-Undecanedione; 4,8-Dioxo-undecane
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Quality Control

Our Undeca-4,8-Dione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets high-grade specifications for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing batch-specific results are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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