Description

Methylpropylketene is a highly reactive ketene derivative, a versatile building block in advanced organic synthesis. Its value lies in its ability to act as a key intermediate for the production of fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals. This compound is essential for research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, specialty chemical, and material science industries seeking to introduce specific functional groups into complex molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a critical precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly for constructing β-lactam rings and other heterocyclic structures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides, where its reactive ketene functionality enables efficient molecule building.
• Polymer & Material Science: Acts as a monomer or co-monomer for specialty polymers, including polyketenes and coatings with tailored properties.
• Fine Chemical Production: Employed in the manufacture of flavors, fragrances, dyes, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Academic & Industrial Research: A valuable reagent for method development and exploring new reaction pathways in organic chemistry laboratories.
• Chemical Derivatization: Used for the acylation of alcohols, amines, and other nucleophiles in complex molecule functionalization.

Basic Information

Product Name	Methylpropylketene
CAS No.	29336-29-6
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Methyl-1-penten-3-one; 2-Methylpent-1-en-3-one; Isopropyl ketene; Methyl propyl ketene; 1-Penten-3-one, 2-methyl-; Ketene, methylpropyl-
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Quality Control

Every batch of Methylpropylketene is produced and tested under strict quality management protocols to ensure consistency and reliability for your synthetic processes. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity and identity. Our quality systems are designed to support cGMP and ISO standards for industrial and research applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Due to its highly volatile and hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) nature, containers must be kept tightly sealed under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen or argon) after opening to prevent degradation and moisture uptake. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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