Description

2-Heptanone, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (S)- (9Ci) is a chiral, hydroxylated ketone derivative with the CAS registry number 130486-85-0. This compound is valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional groups, making it a versatile chiral building block and intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. It is primarily needed by research institutions and industrial R&D departments focused on pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty materials where precise molecular architecture is critical.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key chiral synthon in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for compounds requiring specific stereocenters.
• Agrochemical Research: Used in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides where the (S)-enantiomer may confer specific biological activity.
• Flavor & Fragrance Chemistry: Acts as a potential precursor for synthesizing complex aroma molecules and chiral flavor compounds.
• Material Science: Employed in the research and production of specialty polymers and liquid crystals that utilize chiral dopants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Functions as a versatile building block for constructing more complex molecules in academic and industrial laboratories.
• Asymmetric Catalysis: May be used as a ligand precursor or a substrate in studies of enantioselective catalytic reactions.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Heptanone, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	130486-85-0
Molecular Formula	C8H16O2
Molecular Weight	144.21 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-7-Hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one; (6S)-6-Methyl-7-hydroxyheptan-2-one; (S)-6-Methyl-7-hydroxy-2-heptanone; 7-Hydroxy-6-methyl-2-heptanone, (S)-; 2-Heptanone, 7-hydroxy-6-methyl-, (S)-; L-7-Hydroxy-6-methylheptan-2-one; (S)-HMG; HMG (enantiomer)
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Quality Control

Our 2-Heptanone, 7-Hydroxy-6-Methyl-, (S)- (9Ci) is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chiral purity analysis by HPLC, to ensure it meets the high standards required for research and development applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and enantiomeric excess is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled under an inert atmosphere to prevent degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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