Description

4-Tridecanone is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic ketone with the CAS registry number 26215-90-7. This compound serves as a versatile intermediate and a key building block in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, offering consistent quality and reliable performance for industrial processes. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the fragrance, flavor, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical sectors seeking a stable and well-characterized ketone source.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a synthetic intermediate for creating musk-like odorants and complex aroma chemicals.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a key precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a valuable building block for producing more complex ketones, alcohols, and other derivatives via various chemical reactions.
• Research & Development: Employed as a standard or reagent in chemical research, material science, and analytical method development.
• Specialty Chemicals: Utilized in the production of lubricant additives, plasticizers, and other performance chemicals.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Tridecanone
CAS No.	26215-90-7
Molecular Formula	C₁₃H₂₆O
Molecular Weight	198.34 g/mol
Synonyms	Tridecan-4-one; n-Tridecan-4-one; 4-Oxotridecane; 4-Ketotridecane; Diheptyl ketone; Heptyl ketone; 1-Heptyl hexyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Tridecanone is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to confirm identity and meet stringent specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, physical properties, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.435
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.820 - 0.830

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