Description

2-Hexanone, 4-Hydroxy-, (S)- (9Ci) is a chiral, optically active hydroxy ketone, a valuable building block in asymmetric synthesis. This compound matters for its role as a key chiral intermediate, enabling the production of enantiomerically pure pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. It is needed by research chemists and process development scientists in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for the synthesis of complex, biologically active molecules.

Application

• Chiral Intermediate in Pharmaceutical Synthesis: A key precursor for the development of enantiomerically pure active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Used as a starting material or ligand precursor in the study and development of new catalytic asymmetric reactions.
• Agrochemical Development: Serves as a building block for synthesizing chiral pesticides and herbicides with improved efficacy and environmental profiles.
• Fine Chemical and Flavor/Fragrance Synthesis: Employed in the production of complex, high-value specialty chemicals, including chiral flavors and fragrances.
• Academic and Industrial R&D: A valuable tool for methodological development in organic chemistry laboratories focused on stereoselective synthesis.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanone, 4-Hydroxy-, (S)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	181185-39-7
Molecular Formula	C6H12O2
Molecular Weight	116.16 g/mol
Synonyms	(S)-4-Hydroxy-2-hexanone; (S)-4-Hydroxyhexan-2-one; L-4-Hydroxy-2-hexanone; (S)-(-)-4-Hydroxy-2-hexanone; 4-Hydroxy-2-hexanone, (S)-; 2-Hexanone, 4-hydroxy-, (S)-; (S)-4-Hydroxyhexane-2-one
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We offer material suitable for research and development purposes, with typical purity levels meeting the requirements for advanced synthetic applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity (by GC or HPLC), optical rotation, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

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). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); keep the container tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere if specified.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Optical Rotation [α]D20	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.