Description

3-Undecanone is a high-purity, medium-chain aliphatic ketone with a distinct, waxy, and fruity aroma. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and functional ingredient, valued for its consistent quality and reliable performance in demanding industrial processes. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance and flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical synthesis sectors for its utility as a building block and odorant.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Used as a key aroma chemical in creating fruity, waxy, and creamy notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial intermediate for producing more complex molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty polymers.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Employed in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals requiring a specific ketone functional group.
• Research & Development: Serves as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research for method development and compound studies.
• Industrial Solvents & Additives: Functions as a component in specialty solvent blends or as an additive to modify the properties of coatings and other formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Undecanone
CAS No.	2216-87-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₁H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	170.29 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyl Octyl Ketone; Undecan-3-one; 3-Oxoundecane; FEMA 3093; NSC 406306; Ethyl n-octyl ketone; Octyl ethyl ketone
EINECS	218-714-6

Quality Control

Our 3-Undecanone is produced and tested under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for each lot, detailing parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO standards and relevant industry guidelines for chemical intermediates.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.822 - 0.828
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%

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