Description

Cycloheptadecanone is a high-purity macrocyclic ketone characterized by its unique 17-membered ring structure. This compound is valued for its role as a key intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis and fragrance chemistry. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and industrial manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical sectors for developing novel compounds and specialty ingredients.

Application

• Fragrance & Flavor Industry: Serves as a crucial intermediate for synthesizing macrocyclic musks and other high-value aroma chemicals, prized for their stability and olfactory properties.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Acts as a sophisticated scaffold or building block in medicinal chemistry for the development of new active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and drug candidates.
• Organic Synthesis: Used as a specialized starting material or intermediate in complex multi-step syntheses, including ring-expansion reactions and the preparation of complex natural product analogs.
• Material Science: Investigated as a monomer or precursor for synthesizing specialty polymers and macrocyclic compounds with specific thermal or mechanical properties.
• Chemical Reference Standard: Supplied as a high-purity analytical standard for quality control and research in academic and industrial laboratories.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cycloheptadecanone
CAS No.	3661-77-6
Molecular Formula	C₁₇H₃₂O
Molecular Weight	252.44 g/mol
Synonyms	Cycloheptadecan-1-one; 1-Oxacycloheptadecane; Heptadecanone cyclic; 17-Heptadecanone; Musk Ketone (related macrocyclic musk precursor); Normuscone (precursor); Cyclopentadecanone homologue; Macrocyclic ketone C17
EINECS	222-902-8

Quality Control

Our Cycloheptadecanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatographic purity analysis and identity confirmation, to ensure it meets exacting standards for research and industrial use. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing specific results is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (typically 15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Melting Point	Contact for details

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