Description

2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione is a high-purity diketone compound, also known as DIMEDONE, valued for its role as a versatile chemical building block and chelating agent. Its significance lies in its ability to form stable complexes and serve as a key intermediate in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and advanced materials. This product is essential for R&D laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industrial sectors requiring precise organic synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Ligand & Chelating Agent: Used in coordination chemistry to form stable complexes with metal ions for catalysis and material science applications.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as an intermediate in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Utilized in the creation of specific aroma chemicals due to its diketone structure.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Acts as a cross-linking agent or modifier in specialty polymer formulations.
• Research & Development: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial organic chemistry research for novel compound synthesis.
• Analytical Chemistry: Can be employed as a derivatization agent or standard in chromatographic analysis.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione
CAS No.	18362-64-6
Molecular Formula	C9H16O2
Molecular Weight	156.22 g/mol
Synonyms	Dimedone; 5,5-Dimethyl-1,3-cyclohexanedione; 1,1-Dimethyl-3,5-diketocyclohexane; 5,5-Dimethylcyclohexane-1,3-dione; DIMEDON; NSC 66400; 2,6-Dimethylheptane-3,5-dione
EINECS	242-224-0

Quality Control

Our 2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Heptanedione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting identity, assay, and impurity profiles are available upon request to support your quality assurance 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 strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	148 - 152 °C
Loss on Drying	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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