Description

7-Octadecanone is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic ketone with the CAS registry number 18277-00-4. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and reference standard in advanced organic synthesis and analytical chemistry. It is essential for researchers and manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable building blocks for complex molecule construction.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of musk-like odorants and complex aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a key synthetic intermediate or a metabolite standard in drug discovery and development.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile building block for producing more complex ketones, alcohols, and other derivatives via reactions like reduction or Grignard addition.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Employed in analytical laboratories for method development, calibration, and quality control in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS).
• Material Science: Investigated for its potential in modifying surface properties or as a precursor in polymer and lubricant research.

Basic Information

Product Name	7-Octadecanone
CAS No.	18277-00-4
Molecular Formula	C₁₈H₃₆O
Molecular Weight	268.48 g/mol
Synonyms	7-Oxooctadecane; Heptadecyl methyl ketone; Methyl heptadecyl ketone; Octadecan-7-one; 1-Heptadecanone, 2-methyl-; Ketone C18
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 7-Octadecanone is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including identification by spectroscopic methods and purity determination by chromatography, to ensure it meets exacting standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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