Description

3-Pentanone, 4-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethyl-, (R)- (9Ci) is a chiral, optically active hydroxy ketone, a valuable building block in fine chemical synthesis. Its defined stereochemistry and functional groups make it a critical intermediate for creating complex molecules with high enantiomeric purity. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required for biological activity.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral synthon for the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly in the development of drugs targeting the central nervous system or metabolic pathways.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to the efficacy and selectivity of the final product.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk-like odorants and other complex aroma chemicals due to its ketone backbone.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Employed as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research focused on developing new chiral catalysts and synthetic methodologies.
• Liquid Crystal and Advanced Material Precursor: Its rigid, functionalized structure can be incorporated into the synthesis of specialty polymers and organic electronic materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Pentanone, 4-Hydroxy-2,2-Dimethyl-, (R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	124089-61-8
Molecular Formula	C7H14O2
Molecular Weight	130.18 g/mol
Synonyms	(R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpentan-3-one; (R)-2,2-Dimethyl-4-hydroxypentan-3-one; (R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-3-pentanone; (3R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpentan-3-one; (R)-Pantolactone related ketone; (R)-Dihydrophorone alcohol; (R)-3-Pentanone, 4-hydroxy-2,2-dimethyl-
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our production of (R)-4-Hydroxy-2,2-dimethylpentan-3-one adheres to stringent quality management protocols. Each batch is characterized and tested to ensure identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess meet exacting standards. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay (by GC/HPLC), chiral purity, specific rotation, and impurity profile is provided with every shipment to guarantee reproducible performance in your critical synthesis processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under anhydrous conditions when necessary to maintain stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 99.0%
Specific Rotation	Contact for details
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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