Description

4-Undecanone is a high-purity, medium-chain aliphatic ketone with a distinct, fruity-waxy odor profile. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key ingredient for imparting specific organoleptic properties in advanced formulations. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable, high-quality raw materials for product development and synthesis.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key component in creating and enhancing fruity, waxy, and creamy notes in perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate in organic synthesis for producing more complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.
• Specialty Solvents: Employed as a solvent or co-solvent in high-value applications requiring specific solvency and evaporation profiles.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.
• Polymer Additives: Can be utilized in the production of plasticizers or other polymer modifiers.
• Industrial Cleansers & Degreasers: Incorporated into formulations for specialized cleaning applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Undecanone
CAS No.	14476-37-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	170.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Dibutyl ketone; Butyl ketone; Heptyl propyl ketone; 4-Hendecanone; Undecan-4-one; Propyl heptyl ketone; FEMA 3096
EINECS	238-458-8

Quality Control

Our 4-Undecanone is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with industry best practices to meet the specific needs of flavor, fragrance, and synthesis applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.430
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.820 - 0.830

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