Description

4,4-Diethylcyclohexanone is a specialized alicyclic ketone of significant interest in advanced organic synthesis. This compound matters as a versatile building block for creating complex molecular architectures, particularly in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical sectors. Industries that need this high-purity intermediate include pharmaceutical R&D for active ingredient synthesis, agrochemical manufacturers developing novel crop protection agents, and fragrance & flavor houses seeking unique organoleptic profiles.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the synthesis of complex drug molecules and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), particularly those requiring a rigid, substituted cyclohexane backbone.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a precursor in the development of novel herbicides, fungicides, and plant growth regulators, leveraging its ketone functionality for further chemical transformations.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Used in the creation of sophisticated musk-like or woody aroma chemicals due to its specific structural characteristics.
• Polymer Chemistry: Acts as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty polymers and resins with tailored thermal and mechanical properties.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in research laboratories for Diels-Alder reactions, reductive amination, and the preparation of other functionalized cyclohexane derivatives.
• Liquid Crystal & Electronic Materials: Investigated as a core component in the synthesis of organic semiconductors and liquid crystal compounds for display technologies.

Basic Information

Product Name	4,4-Diethylcyclohexanone
CAS No.	35155-51-2
Molecular Formula	C10H18O
Molecular Weight	154.25 g/mol
Synonyms	4,4-Diethylcyclohexanone; 4,4-Diethyl-1-cyclohexanone; 1-Cyclohexanone, 4,4-diethyl-; 4,4-Diethyl-cyclohexanon; Cyclohexanone, 4,4-diethyl-; p,p'-Diethylcyclohexanone
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Quality Control

Our 4,4-Diethylcyclohexanone is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. Each lot undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC, HPLC, and NMR, to verify identity, potency, and impurity profiles. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing all specifications are provided with every shipment and are available upon request 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 properties of being easily oxidized (store under inert atmosphere) and highly volatile, we recommend storage under an inert gas (e.g., nitrogen or argon) in a temperature-controlled environment (15-25°C/59-77°F). Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and potential oxidation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Related Substances (GC)	Individual impurity ≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities	≤ 2.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.460 - 1.470
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.910 - 0.930

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