Description

2',4',6'-Trimethylacetophenone is a high-purity aromatic ketone derivative, recognized for its role as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its specific substitution pattern, which offers unique reactivity and steric properties for creating complex molecular architectures. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries seeking to develop new active ingredients or functional materials.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring a sterically hindered acetophenone core.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators where its molecular structure contributes to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Serves as a precursor for ligands, catalysts, and complex organic molecules in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as an intermediate for synthesizing specific musk or aromatic compounds used in specialty fragrance formulations.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of organic semiconductors, liquid crystals, or polymers with tailored optical or electronic properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity standard for analytical testing, method development, and quality control in chemical manufacturing.

Basic Information

Product Name	2',4',6'-Trimethylacetophenone
CAS No.	1667-01-2
Molecular Formula	C11H14O
Molecular Weight	162.23 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Acetyl-1,3,5-trimethylbenzene; 1-(2,4,6-Trimethylphenyl)ethanone; Mesityl methyl ketone; Methyl 2,4,6-trimethylphenyl ketone; 2,4,6-Trimethylacetophenone; Acetomesitylene; Ethanone, 1-(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-
EINECS	216-796-7

Quality Control

Our 2',4',6'-Trimethylacetophenone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC/HPLC for purity and identity confirmation (IR, NMR), to ensure it meets the high standards required for synthetic applications. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and consistency for your critical processes.

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	Colorless to pale yellow liquid / crystalline solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (Standard Grade)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 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.