Description

Elsholtziaketone CAS NO 488-05-1 is a specialized organic compound belonging to the ketone class, known for its distinct chemical structure and properties. This compound is valued in advanced chemical synthesis and research for its utility as a key intermediate or building block. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers and R&D laboratories in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries where precise molecular frameworks are essential.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial building block in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the research and production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor or component in the creation of specific aromatic compounds for perfumery and flavoring applications.
• Organic Chemical Research: Employed as a standard or reagent in academic and industrial laboratories for studying ketone chemistry and reaction mechanisms.
• Fine Chemical Production: Utilized in the manufacture of other specialty chemicals, dyes, and functional materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Elsholtziaketone
CAS No.	488-05-1
Molecular Formula	C10H16O
Molecular Weight	152.23 g/mol
Synonyms	Elsholtziaketone; 4-Isopropyl-1-methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one; 1-Methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one; p-Menth-1-en-3-one; 4-Isopropyl-1-methyl-2-cyclohexen-1-one
EINECS	207-668-8

Quality Control

Our Elsholtziaketone is produced and handled under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards and consistent specifications suitable for research and industrial use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request 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 controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Due to its light-sensitive nature, containers should be opaque or stored in dark conditions.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 97.0%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.480 - 1.490
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.920 - 0.935

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