Description

3-Isopropylcyclohexanone is a versatile alicyclic ketone compound, valued for its unique structural properties that make it a key intermediate in advanced organic synthesis. Its significance lies in providing a functionalized cyclohexane backbone with a sterically defined isopropyl group, enabling precise molecular construction. This product is essential for research and development chemists, flavor and fragrance houses, and manufacturers of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals seeking to create complex, high-value molecules.

Application

• Flavor and Fragrance (F&F) Ingredient: Serves as a crucial intermediate or building block in the synthesis of complex musks, woody, and amber notes for perfumes and high-end consumer products.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the research and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring functionalized cyclohexyl motifs for enhanced bioavailability or specific receptor binding.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a precursor in the development of novel pesticides and herbicides, where the isopropylcyclohexanone structure can contribute to specific biological activity.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in laboratories for cyclization reactions, asymmetric synthesis, and the preparation of other specialty ketones and alcohols.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be utilized as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Solvent for Specialty Applications: Its properties may be leveraged as a solvent for specific high-value coatings, resins, or extraction processes in niche industrial applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-Isopropylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	23396-36-3
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(1-Methylethyl)cyclohexanone; 3-Isopropylcyclohexan-1-one; m-Isopropylcyclohexanone; Cyclohexanone, 3-isopropyl-; Isopropylcyclohexanone
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Quality Control

Our 3-Isopropylcyclohexanone is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability for your critical processes. We employ advanced analytical techniques including GC, HPLC, and NMR to verify identity, purity, and impurity profiles. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment and is available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.4580 - 1.4620
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.910 - 0.920

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