Description

6-Methyl-7-Octen-2-One is a highly volatile, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive green, fruity, and slightly woody aroma profile. This compound matters as a versatile and potent fragrance intermediate, prized for its ability to impart fresh, natural top notes in complex scent formulations. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance (F&F) industry, as well as producers of fine chemicals and aroma chemicals for personal care and household products.

Application

• Fragrance Ingredient: A key building block for creating fresh, green, and fruity top notes in perfumes, colognes, and eau de toilettes.
• Flavor Enhancer: Used in trace amounts to add natural, fruity nuances to food and beverage flavorings.
• Personal Care Products: Incorporated into soaps, shampoos, lotions, and deodorants for its fresh scent character.
• Household Products: Utilized in air fresheners, detergents, and fabric softeners to provide a clean, outdoor aroma.
• Aroma Chemical Synthesis: Serves as a crucial intermediate in the synthesis of more complex fragrance molecules.
• Functional Fluids & Solvents: Potential applications in specialty solvents due to its ketone functionality and volatility.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-7-Octen-2-One
CAS No.	35215-49-7
Molecular Formula	C9H16O
Molecular Weight	140.22 g/mol
Synonyms	6-Methyl-7-octen-2-one; 7-Octen-2-one, 6-methyl-; (E)-6-Methyl-7-octen-2-one; (Z)-6-Methyl-7-octen-2-one; Methylheptenone isomer; FEMA 3867; Tetrahydrogeranylacetone; Dihydrogeranylacetone
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Quality Control

Our 6-Methyl-7-Octen-2-One is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing, including GC and IR spectroscopy, to ensure high purity and consistent olfactory profile suitable for flavor and fragrance applications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and specific impurity limits are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area at 15-25°C. Due to its highly volatile and easily oxidized nature, it is recommended to store under an inert atmosphere (e.g., nitrogen) after opening to maintain stability and prevent degradation. Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flames.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.440 - 1.450
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.850 - 0.870
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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