Description

6-Methyl-5-Methylene-2-Heptanone is a highly volatile, unsaturated ketone with a distinctive chemical structure. This compound serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in organic synthesis, prized for its reactive methylene group and ketone functionality. It is primarily sought by manufacturers in the fragrance, flavor, and fine chemical industries for the production of complex aroma chemicals and specialized organic compounds.

Application

• Fragrance and Flavor Intermediate: A key building block for synthesizing terpene-like aroma chemicals, contributing to woody, green, or fruity olfactory notes.
• Fine Chemical Synthesis: Used as a reactive intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and other specialty organic molecules.
• Research & Development: Employed in academic and industrial R&D labs for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic methodologies.
• Polymer Chemistry: Can act as a monomer or co-monomer in the synthesis of specialty polymers and resins.

Basic Information

Product Name	6-Methyl-5-Methylene-2-Heptanone
CAS No.	498-51-1
Molecular Formula	C9H14O
Molecular Weight	138.21 g/mol
Synonyms	5-Methylene-6-methylheptan-2-one; 2-Heptanone, 6-methyl-5-methylene-; 6-Methyl-5-methyleneheptan-2-one; Isobutylideneacetone; 4-Methyl-3-penten-2-one, 4,4-dimethyl-; 2-Methyl-2-hexen-5-one; 5-Methylene-6-methyl-2-heptanone
EINECS	207-865-9

Quality Control

Our production of 6-Methyl-5-Methylene-2-Heptanone adheres to stringent quality protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. The material is characterized using advanced analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, and NMR. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to support your quality assurance processes.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and open flame. Due to its highly volatile nature, ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain product integrity. Recommended storage temperature is 2-8°C for long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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