Description

2,2,5,6,6-Pentamethylhepten-3-One is a high-purity, highly volatile ketone compound with a distinctive molecular structure. It serves as a valuable intermediate and specialty chemical in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its unique steric and electronic properties. This product is essential for R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries seeking to develop novel compounds and fine-tune material characteristics.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of complex active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other drug candidates.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block for creating novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musky or woody aroma chemicals in high-end perfumery and flavor formulations.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for constructing complex organic molecules, including natural product analogs.
• Polymer & Material Science: Utilized as a monomer or modifier to impart specific properties into specialty polymers and advanced materials.
• Chemical Research: A valuable tool for methodological studies in catalysis and new reaction development.

Basic Information

Product Name	2,2,5,6,6-Pentamethylhepten-3-One
CAS No.	3205-31-0
Molecular Formula	C₁₂H₂₂O
Molecular Weight	182.30 g/mol
Synonyms	3-Hepten-2-one, 2,2,5,6,6-pentamethyl-; 2,2,5,6,6-Pentamethyl-3-hepten-2-one; Isobutylidene diisopropyl ketone; 3-Hepten-2-one, pentamethyl-; Pentamethylheptenone
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Quality Control

Our 2,2,5,6,6-Pentamethylhepten-3-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to ensure high purity and consistent performance. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with each shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.860
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450

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