Description

3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-3-En-1-One is a versatile cyclic ketone with a distinct camphoraceous odor, widely recognized as a key intermediate in fine chemical synthesis. Its value lies in its unique molecular structure, which serves as a foundational building block for creating more complex molecules across several high-value industries. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the fragrance, agrochemical, and pharmaceutical sectors seeking reliable, high-purity intermediates for their production processes.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Industry: A crucial intermediate for synthesizing high-value aroma chemicals, contributing woody, camphoraceous, or sandalwood-like notes in perfumery.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Serves as a key building block in the production of certain pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Pharmaceutical Intermediates: Used in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex organic molecules.
• Organic Synthesis & Research: A valuable reagent in academic and industrial R&D for constructing complex cyclic frameworks and exploring novel chemical reactions.
• Polymer Additives: Can be utilized in the synthesis of specialized plasticizers, stabilizers, or other polymer modifiers.

Basic Information

Product Name	3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-3-En-1-One
CAS No.	471-01-2
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Isophorone (common name); 3,5,5-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-one; 3,5,5-Trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one; Isoacetophorone; α-Isophorone; NSC 403697; 1-Cyclohexen-1-one, 3,5,5-trimethyl-
EINECS	207-427-6

Quality Control

Our 3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-3-En-1-One is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality commitment aligns with ISO standards, and we can support customer requirements for specific analytical methodologies.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.475 - 1.485
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.920 - 0.930

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