Description

2-Hexanone, 4-Ethyl-5-Methyl-, (4R)- (9Ci) is a chiral ketone compound with the CAS number 258833-04-4, valued for its specific stereochemistry and functional group reactivity. This compound is a critical intermediate in the synthesis of complex organic molecules, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors where precise molecular architecture is required. It serves the needs of research and development chemists, process engineers, and manufacturers in life sciences and advanced material synthesis.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key chiral building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used in the production of specialty chemicals, flavors, fragrances, and advanced organic compounds.
• Asymmetric Catalysis Research: Serves as a substrate or ligand precursor in the development of new catalytic systems.
• Material Science: Potential monomer or modifier in the development of specialized polymers and resins.
• Analytical Standard: Employed as a reference standard in chromatographic analysis and method development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Hexanone, 4-Ethyl-5-Methyl-, (4R)- (9Ci)
CAS No.	258833-04-4
Molecular Formula	C9H18O
Molecular Weight	142.24 g/mol
Synonyms	(4R)-4-Ethyl-5-methylhexan-2-one; 4-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-hexanone, (4R)-; (R)-4-Ethyl-5-methylhexan-2-one; 258833-04-4; 2-Hexanone, 4-ethyl-5-methyl-, (4R)-; (4R)-4-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-hexanone; (R)-4-Ethyl-5-methyl-2-hexanone
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your R&D and manufacturing needs. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing purity, enantiomeric excess, and impurity profiles as determined by advanced analytical techniques.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Due to its highly volatile nature, store in a cool, well-ventilated place at a controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong acids and organic solvents. Handle and store under an inert atmosphere if specified for high-purity grades.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Enantiomeric Excess (Chiral GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0% ee
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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