Description

2-Methyl-2-Penten-4-One is a versatile, highly volatile ketone with a distinctive odor, serving as a key intermediate in organic synthesis. Its reactive α,β-unsaturated carbonyl structure makes it a valuable building block for creating complex molecules in fine chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This compound is essential for researchers and industrial chemists in the agrochemical, fragrance, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key precursor in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific fruity or green olfactory notes in perfumery and flavor compositions.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in Michael addition reactions, aldol condensations, and other C-C bond-forming processes in research and development.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial laboratories for method development and the synthesis of novel organic compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Methyl-2-Penten-4-One
CAS No.	141-79-7
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	Mesityl Oxide; Isopropylideneacetone; 4-Methyl-3-penten-2-one; Methyl isobutenyl ketone; 2-Methyl-2-penten-4-one; Isobutenyl methyl ketone; 4-Methyl-4-penten-2-one (common misnomer)
EINECS	205-502-5

Quality Control

Our 2-Methyl-2-Penten-4-One is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as identity, assay, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles where applicable, ensuring the material meets the rigorous demands of pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and ignition points. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C. Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and reducing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.440 - 1.444
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.855 - 0.865

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