Description

3-Methylhexanal is a versatile aliphatic aldehyde with a distinct, powerful odor profile, making it a valuable intermediate and fragrance component. Its chemical structure allows for reactivity at the carbonyl group, enabling its use in various synthesis pathways. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance and fine chemical industries seeking to create complex organoleptic profiles or specific molecular architectures.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Industry: Used as a key intermediate and aroma chemical in the creation of complex fruity, green, or waxy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and personal care products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial building block in organic synthesis, particularly for the production of alcohols, acids, and other derivatives via reduction, oxidation, or condensation reactions.
• Agrochemical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of certain pesticides and herbicides, where its aldehyde functionality is used to construct specific active ingredients.
• Research & Development: Utilized in pharmaceutical and material science R&D as a starting material or standard for analytical and synthetic studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methylhexanal
CAS No.	19269-28-4
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylcaproaldehyde; 3-Methylhexanaldehyde; Hexanal, 3-methyl-; Butylmethylacetaldehyde; 3-Methyl-1-hexanal; 3-Methylhexane-1-al
EINECS	242-928-9

Quality Control

Our 3-Methylhexanal is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analysis to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results for assay and impurities is provided with every shipment. We adhere to relevant industry standards and can support customer-specific quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong reducing agents. Due to its nature of being easily oxidized, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term storage to maintain optimal purity. Recommended storage temperature: 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.410 - 1.420
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.815 - 0.825

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