Description

5-Hexen-3-One is a versatile aliphatic ketone with an unsaturated carbon chain, offering a unique combination of reactivity and functionality. This compound serves as a valuable chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis. It is particularly relevant for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to introduce specific ketone and alkene functionalities into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive compounds.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for manufacturing herbicides, insecticides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating specific ketone-based aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various reactions, including Michael additions, cyclizations, and as a precursor for more complex chiral molecules.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can be used as a monomer or cross-linking agent in specialty polymer production.
• Research and Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for exploring new synthetic methodologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	5-Hexen-3-One
CAS No.	24253-30-3
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Hexen-3-one; Ethyl vinyl ketone (homolog); 3-Hexen-5-one; 1-Buten-3-one, 1-ethyl-; 1-Ethyl-1-buten-3-one; Vinyl ethyl ketone; Ethyl propenyl ketone
EINECS	246-123-6

Quality Control

Our 5-Hexen-3-One is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity, consistency, and compliance with customer specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and quality assurance.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability. Due to its sensitivity to oxidation, it is advisable to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for optimal shelf life.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.84 - 0.86
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.415 - 1.425

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