Description

2,4-Octanedione is a versatile diketone compound with the CAS registry number 14090-87-0. It serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and flavor/fragrance component due to its unique carbonyl reactivity and organoleptic properties. This product is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and fine chemical synthesis industries seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Used as a key component in creating creamy, buttery, and cheesy flavor profiles for food products and savory snacks.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Acts as a versatile precursor for the preparation of ligands, chelating agents, and complex organic molecules via condensation and cyclization reactions.
• Coordination Chemistry: Utilized in the synthesis of metal complexes and catalysts due to its ability to form stable chelates with various metal ions.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D laboratories for method development and novel compound synthesis.
• Fine Chemical Production: Integral in manufacturing specialty chemicals, including agrochemicals and performance materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,4-Octanedione
CAS No.	14090-87-0
Molecular Formula	C8H14O2
Molecular Weight	142.20 g/mol
Synonyms	2,4-Octanedione; Octane-2,4-dione; Acetyl valeryl methane; 2-Acetylhexan-4-one; 1-Hexanone, 2-acetyl-4-oxo-; 2,4-Dioxooctane; 4-Oxo-2-octanone; Valerylacetone
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Quality Control

Our 2,4-Octanedione is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing specific batch results are provided and available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

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 bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.925 - 0.935

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