Description

3,3,5-Trimethylhexan-2-One is a high-purity, branched ketone with the CAS number 258345-29-8. This specialty chemical serves as a versatile intermediate and solvent, valued for its specific steric and electronic properties derived from its unique trimethyl-substituted structure. It is essential for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and advanced material sectors seeking reliable, high-quality building blocks for synthesis and formulation.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Acts as a key precursor in the production of pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in formulations and reactions requiring a non-polar, high-boiling-point solvent with good solvency power.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a building block for creating specific musk or woody odor notes in perfumery.
• Polymer & Resin Modifier: Utilized in the production and modification of polymers to alter physical properties.
• Chemical Research & Development: A valuable reagent for organic synthesis and process development in R&D laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,3,5-Trimethylhexan-2-One
CAS No.	258345-29-8
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Nonanone, 3,3,5-trimethyl-; 3,3,5-Trimethyl-2-nonanone; 3,3,5-Trimethylhexan-2-one; 2-Hexanone, 3,3,5-trimethyl-; Trimethylhexanone
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3,3,5-Trimethylhexan-2-One is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography and spectroscopy, to ensure it meets the highest standards of purity and consistency. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is 15-25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and contamination.

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 (20°C)	Contact for details
Density (20°C)	Contact for details

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