Description

6-Decen-5-One is a versatile aliphatic ketone with a ten-carbon chain and an unsaturated bond, offering unique reactivity and olfactory properties. This compound is valued as a key intermediate and building block in the synthesis of complex molecules, particularly in the fragrance and flavor industry. It is essential for manufacturers and R&D chemists in fine chemicals, aroma chemicals, and advanced material synthesis seeking to introduce specific functional groups and carbon chain lengths.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of musk-like, fruity, or green aroma chemicals.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Used in various reactions, including Grignard additions, reductions, and cyclizations, to create more complex ketones, alcohols, and heterocycles.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Acts as a precursor in the research and development of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other bioactive molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed in the production of specialty chemicals for crop protection and other agricultural applications.
• Material Science Research: Utilized in polymer and advanced material research as a monomer or functionalization agent.
• Laboratory Reagent: Functions as a standard or starting material in academic and industrial research laboratories for methodological studies.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Decen-5-One
CAS No.	32064-79-2
Molecular Formula	C₁₀H₁₈O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Decen-5-one; 5-Decen-6-one; 6-Decen-5-on; 5-Oxo-6-decene; 6-Decen-5-one (6Z)-; (Z)-6-Decen-5-one; Unsaturated C10 ketone
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Quality Control

Our 6-Decen-5-One is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot is analyzed using advanced chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques to confirm identity and meet established specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

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

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Purity (GC)	≥ 95.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.840 - 0.860

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