Description

4-Hepten-2-One is a versatile, highly volatile ketone with a distinctive odor, serving as a crucial intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its unique structure, featuring a double bond and a ketone group, makes it a valuable building block for creating more complex molecules. This compound is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries for its utility in organic synthesis and as a potential aroma component.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex aroma chemicals and flavoring agents.
• Pharmaceutical Synthesis: Acts as a key building block in the production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in various organic reactions, including Michael additions and aldol condensations, to construct carbon chains.
• Research & Development: Utilized in chemical research for developing new synthetic methodologies and novel compounds.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can serve as a monomer or co-monomer in specialty polymer production.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used as an intermediate in the manufacture of certain pesticides and herbicides.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Hepten-2-One
CAS No.	24332-22-7
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	Butylideneacetone; 2-Hepten-5-one; 4-Hepten-2-one; Hept-4-en-2-one; 1-Butylideneacetone; 3-Buten-2-one, 1-ethyl-; (E)-4-Hepten-2-one; (Z)-4-Hepten-2-one
EINECS	246-194-4

Quality Control

Our 4-Hepten-2-One is produced under stringent quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data, including Gas Chromatography (GC) and Infrared Spectroscopy (IR) results, to verify identity and assay. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is supplied with every shipment, detailing all relevant specifications. Our quality commitment aligns with cGMP principles for industrial and fine chemical applications.

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, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) for long-term preservation. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C (refrigerated) for optimal stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Isomeric Purity (GC)	Specified upon request
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.425 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855

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