Description

4-Tetradecanone is a high-purity, long-chain aliphatic ketone, identified by CAS NO 26496-20-8. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and functional ingredient, prized for its defined chemical structure and consistent performance. It is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, pharmaceutical, and specialty chemical industries seeking reliable raw materials for synthesis and product formulation.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: Used as a key intermediate or aroma chemical in the synthesis of musk-like scents and complex flavor compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a crucial building block in the multi-step synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Organic Synthesis: Serves as a versatile precursor for producing more complex ketones, alcohols, and other derivatives via reduction, oxidation, or condensation reactions.
• Specialty Chemicals: Employed in the manufacture of lubricant additives, plasticizers, and surface-active agents where specific carbon chain length is required.
• Research & Development: Utilized as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research for method development and study of ketone properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Tetradecanone
CAS No.	26496-20-8
Molecular Formula	C₁₄H₂₈O
Molecular Weight	212.37 g/mol
Synonyms	Myristone; Tetradecan-4-one; 4-Oxotetradecane; n-Tetradecan-4-one; NSC 66478; 1-Tetradecanone (incorrect but common misnomer); Methyl tridecyl ketone
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Quality Control

Our 4-Tetradecanone is produced under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your quality requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and 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 / solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Boiling Point	~ 280-285 °C
Melting Point	~ 38-40 °C
Density	~ 0.82 g/cm³ at 25°C

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