Description

6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-One is a highly volatile, unsaturated ketone with a characteristic green, fruity, and slightly woody aroma. This compound is valued as a versatile fragrance and flavor intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural nuances to complex scent and taste profiles. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F), cosmetics, and specialty chemical synthesis industries.

Application

• Fragrance Formulation: Used as a key component in creating fresh, green, and fruity top notes for perfumes, colognes, and personal care products.
• Flavor Enhancement: Serves as a flavoring agent to impart green, fruity, and citrus-like nuances in food and beverage applications.
• Cosmetic Ingredients: Incorporated into soaps, lotions, and shampoos for its aromatic properties and as a functional intermediate.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a valuable building block or intermediate in the synthesis of more complex aroma chemicals and pharmaceutical compounds.
• Household & Industrial Products: Used in air fresheners, detergents, and cleaning products to provide a pleasant, fresh scent.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-One
CAS No.	2009-74-7
Molecular Formula	C8H14O
Molecular Weight	126.20 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-3-hepten-2-one; 3-Hepten-2-one, 6-methyl-; Isobutylidene acetone; 6-Methylhept-3-en-2-one; Isobutylideneacetone; 2-Methyl-5-hexen-3-one; FEMA 3367; NSC 9241
EINECS	217-916-6

Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-3-Hepten-2-One is produced and tested under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets the high standards required by the flavor and fragrance industry. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and physical properties is available for every shipment upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep container tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.445
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.860
Solubility	Miscible with alcohol and most organic solvents

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