Description

2-Acetyl-Cyclohexanone is a versatile cyclic diketone derivative, serving as a key chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its molecular structure, featuring both ketone and acetyl functionalities, makes it invaluable for constructing complex molecules with high stereochemical control. This compound is essential for research and production in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries, where precise molecular architecture is required.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A critical precursor in the synthesis of chiral drug candidates, particularly for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the development of advanced pesticides and herbicides, where its structure contributes to biological activity.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other specialty chemicals requiring complex cyclic ketone backbones.
• Asymmetric Catalysis & Ligand Synthesis: Serves as a starting material for creating chiral ligands and catalysts used in enantioselective reactions.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for methodological development in organic chemistry, including cyclization and annulation reactions.
• Material Science Precursor: Investigated for use in synthesizing organic frameworks and polymers with specific functional properties.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	2-Acetyl-Cyclohexanone
CAS No.	125117-37-5
Molecular Formula	C8H12O2
Molecular Weight	140.18 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(2-Oxocyclohexyl)ethanone; 2-Acetylcyclohexan-1-one; 2-Oxocyclohexyl methyl ketone; Acetylcyclohexanone; 2-Acetyl-1-cyclohexanone; 2-Acetyl cyclohexanone
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Quality Control

Our 2-Acetyl-Cyclohexanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are provided with every shipment. We support compliance with REACH and other global regulatory frameworks.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and sources of ignition.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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