Description

6-Hepten-2-One, 5,6-Dimethyl-, (S)- (9Ci) is a chiral, unsaturated ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile chiral building block and intermediate, enabling the stereoselective construction of complex molecular architectures. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for applications ranging from asymmetric synthesis to the development of novel active ingredients.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for the development of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Agrochemical Research & Development: Used in the synthesis of novel, stereospecific pesticides and herbicides.
• Fragrance and Flavor Chemistry: Acts as a building block for creating complex, natural-identical scent and flavor molecules.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Studies: Employed as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development and testing of new chiral catalysts.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or cross-linking agent for specialized polymers with unique optical properties.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic chemistry and total synthesis projects.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Hepten-2-One, 5,6-Dimethyl-, (S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	163960-35-8
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-5,6-Dimethylhept-6-en-2-one; (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-2-one; (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-heptene-2-one; (S)-5,6-Dimethylhept-6-en-2-on; (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-2-on; (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-heptene-2-on; (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-2-one (9CI); (S)-5,6-Dimethyl-6-hepten-2-one, 9CI
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your research and development needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (typically by GC or HPLC), and chiral purity are available upon request for every batch.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This compound is easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and is light-sensitive (store away from light). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Chiral Purity (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee (S-enantiomer)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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