Description

Pinacolone, also known as tert-Butyl Methyl Ketone or 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone, is a versatile and highly volatile ketone solvent. It serves as a critical building block in organic synthesis, valued for its reactivity as a methyl ketone and its tert-butyl group. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the agrochemical, pharmaceutical, and fragrance industries seeking to produce complex intermediates. Its properties make it a key reagent for condensation reactions and the synthesis of various heterocyclic compounds.

Application

• Agrochemical Synthesis: A key intermediate in the production of triazole fungicides and other crop protection agents.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Fragrance and Flavor Compounds: Serves as a precursor for musk aromatics and other specialty odorants.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in condensation reactions, such as the Pinacol rearrangement, and for introducing the tert-butyl moiety.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a solvent and intermediate in the production of certain resins and specialty polymers.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical research for developing new synthetic methodologies and compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Pinacolone
CAS No.	75-97-8
Molecular Formula	C6H12O
Molecular Weight	100.16 g/mol
Synonyms	tert-Butyl Methyl Ketone; 3,3-Dimethyl-2-butanone; Methyl tert-butyl ketone; Pinacolin; Pinacoline; 2-Butanone, 3,3-dimethyl-; t-Butyl methyl ketone
EINECS	200-920-4

Quality Control

Our Pinacolone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including gas chromatography (GC), to ensure high purity and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications. We support our global partners with documentation for regulatory compliance, including REACH.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.395 - 1.399
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.800 - 0.810

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