Description

3-Methyl-2-Hexanone is a versatile aliphatic ketone with a distinct molecular structure, serving as a valuable intermediate and solvent in advanced chemical synthesis. Its properties make it a critical component for creating high-performance materials and fine chemicals where specific reactivity and solvency are required. This compound is essential for R&D laboratories and industrial manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity building blocks.

Application

• Chemical Intermediate: A key building block in the synthesis of more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and fragrances.
• Specialty Solvent: Used in formulation and reaction processes where its specific solvency power and evaporation profile are advantageous.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor in the production of aroma chemicals and flavor compounds.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D for method development and exploratory organic synthesis.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a solvent or co-monomer in specific polymerization and resin formulation processes.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Potential use as a process solvent in the cleaning or production of electronic components.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Methyl-2-Hexanone
CAS No.	2550-21-2
Molecular Formula	C7H14O
Molecular Weight	114.19 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Methylhexan-2-one; Methyl isoamyl ketone; Isoamyl methyl ketone; 2-Hexanone, 3-methyl-; 3-Methyl-2-oxohexane; 1-Methyl-2-pentanone; 3-Methylbutyl methyl ketone
EINECS	219-847-5

Quality Control

Our 3-Methyl-2-Hexanone is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including GC, IR, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your technical requirements.

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. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C (59°F and 77°F).

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.408 - 1.412
Density (20°C)	0.815 - 0.825 g/mL
Boiling Point	Approx. 144 - 146 °C

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