Description

3,3,5,5-Tetramethylcyclohexanone is a high-purity, synthetically valuable alicyclic ketone characterized by its sterically hindered structure. This compound serves as a crucial advanced intermediate for the synthesis of complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical research. It is primarily sought by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for constructing novel molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block for synthesizing sterically hindered analogs and complex bioactive molecules in drug discovery and development.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticide and herbicide precursors, leveraging its stable cyclohexanone core.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musky and woody aroma chemicals due to its tetramethyl-substituted structure.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in academic and industrial research for studying steric effects in ketone chemistry, including reduction and nucleophilic addition reactions.
• Polymer & Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier for creating specialty polymers with unique thermal and mechanical properties.
• Ligand & Catalyst Development: Useful scaffold for designing novel chiral ligands and organocatalysts in asymmetric synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,5,5-Tetramethylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	14376-79-5
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	3,3,5,5-Tetramethylcyclohexanone; Tetramethylcyclohexanone; 3,3,5,5-Tetramethyl-cyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 3,3,5,5-tetramethyl-; NSC 66480; 1,1,3,3-Tetramethyl-5-oxocyclohexane; 5-Oxo-1,1,3,3-tetramethylcyclohexane
EINECS	238-357-5

Quality Control

Our 3,3,5,5-Tetramethylcyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure it meets the high-purity standards required for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for review and provided with each shipment to ensure full traceability and compliance with your internal quality protocols.

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 under an inert atmosphere to maintain optimal purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.455 - 1.465
Density (g/mL at 20°C)	0.90 - 0.92

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