Description

2-Tetradecanone is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic ketone with the CAS registry number 2345-27-9. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key reference standard in analytical chemistry and industrial synthesis. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used as a synthetic intermediate or a component in the creation of musk-like, waxy, or creamy aroma profiles for perfumes, cosmetics, and food flavorings.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a key building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug discovery research.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in organic reactions, including Grignard reactions, reductions to alcohols, and reductive amination, for producing surfactants, lubricants, and plasticizers.
• Analytical Reference Standard: Employed in gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development, calibration, and quality control in analytical laboratories.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms, ketone chemistry, and material science applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Tetradecanone
CAS No.	2345-27-9
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	212.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl Dodecyl Ketone; Tetradecan-2-one; Dodecyl Methyl Ketone; Myristyl Methyl Ketone; 2-Oxotetradecane; NSC 2090
EINECS	219-058-8

Quality Control

Our 2-Tetradecanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each shipment, confirming compliance with agreed specifications.

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). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid or solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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