Description

1-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Acetone is a high-purity, unsaturated ketone derivative of isophorone, valued for its unique conjugated structure and reactivity. This compound serves as a versatile chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and specialty chemical industries for research and development as well as scale-up production.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex organic molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key precursor for developing novel pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fine Chemical Production: Acts as a building block for fragrances, flavors, and other high-value specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Employed in the development of advanced polymers, resins, and functional materials.
• Organic Synthesis & Catalysis: Utilized in Diels-Alder reactions and other cycloaddition processes due to its dienophile character.
• Academic & Industrial R&D: A valuable reagent for chemical research in both university and corporate laboratory settings.

Basic Information

Product Name	1-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Acetone
CAS No.	3211-80-1
Molecular Formula	C12H18O
Molecular Weight	178.27 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-2-propanone; 4-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)-2-butanone; Isophorone-derived enone; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene acetone; δ-3(4)-Isophorone; (3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-ylidene)acetone
EINECS	221-729-8

Quality Control

Our 1-(3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Cyclohexen-1-Ylidene)Acetone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing including GC, HPLC, and NMR to ensure identity, purity, and consistency. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications is provided with each shipment to guarantee compliance with your research or production requirements.

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 to prevent evaporation and concentration changes. Recommended storage temperature is 2-25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%

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