Description

4,4-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-Pent-2-Yn-1-One is a specialized organic compound featuring a phenyl ketone group linked to a dimethyl-substituted pentynyl chain. This unique structure makes it a valuable high-purity building block and key intermediate in advanced synthetic chemistry. It is primarily sought after by R&D chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for constructing complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring complex alkyne and ketone functionalities.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in coupling reactions (e.g., Sonogashira, Click Chemistry) and as a scaffold for developing ligands, catalysts, and functional materials.
• Agrochemical Research: Employed in the research and development of new crop protection agents and pesticides.
• Material Science: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the development of specialized polymers and advanced organic materials.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological studies and exploring new synthetic pathways in university and corporate laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-Pent-2-Yn-1-One
CAS No.	17475-11-5
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₁₄O
Molecular Weight	186.25 g/mol
Synonyms	1-Phenyl-4,4-dimethylpent-2-yn-1-one; 4,4-Dimethyl-1-phenyl-2-pentyn-1-one; 4,4-Dimethyl-1-phenylpent-2-yn-1-one; Pent-2-yn-1-one, 4,4-dimethyl-1-phenyl-; α,α-Dimethyl-γ-phenylpropiolactone (common misnomer); Phenyl 4,4-dimethylpent-2-ynyl ketone; Dimethylphenylpentynone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

We supply 4,4-Dimethyl-1-Phenyl-Pent-2-Yn-1-One in high-purity grades suitable for research and industrial synthesis. Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place at room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. For long-term storage under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon), please contact our technical team for specific recommendations.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0% (Standard Grade)
Melting Point	Contact for details

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