Description

3,8-Decanedione is a high-purity diketone compound, identified by CAS NO 2955-63-7. It serves as a versatile and critical intermediate in advanced organic synthesis, valued for its specific carbonyl functionality and molecular structure. This product is essential for research and development chemists and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty fragrance industries seeking to build complex molecular architectures.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Key building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex heterocyclic compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor & Fragrance Ingredient: Serves as a precursor for musk analogs and other specialty aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in cyclization reactions, ligand synthesis, and as a precursor for polymers and fine chemicals.
• Chemical Research: A valuable standard and starting material in academic and industrial R&D for methodological development.
• Coordination Chemistry: Acts as a chelating agent or ligand precursor for metal complexes in catalysis.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,8-Decanedione
CAS No.	2955-63-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O₂
Molecular Weight	170.25 g/mol
Synonyms	Decane-3,8-dione; 3,8-Dioxodecane; 1,6-Diacetylhexane; 3,8-Diketodecane; 1,6-Hexanedione, 1,6-diacetyl-; 3,8-Decaandione
EINECS	220-980-5

Quality Control

Our 3,8-Decanedione is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for sensitive synthetic applications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your internal specifications.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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