Description

2 Hepten 4 One (CAS NO 4643-25-8) is a highly volatile, unsaturated ketone that serves as a versatile intermediate and flavor/fragrance ingredient. Its unique chemical structure provides a powerful, green, and fatty character, making it valuable for creating complex organoleptic profiles. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the flavor and fragrance industry, as well as for research and development in organic synthesis.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: A key component in the creation of green, fatty, and fruity notes for perfumes, cosmetics, and fine fragrances.
• Food Flavoring: Used as a synthetic flavoring agent to impart fresh, green nuances to beverages, dairy products, and confectionery.
• Chemical Synthesis: Acts as a crucial building block and intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly in the production of more complex molecules.
• Aroma Chemicals: Serves as a starting material for the synthesis of other high-value aroma chemicals and specialty esters.
• Research & Development: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for studying reaction mechanisms and developing new synthetic pathways.

Basic Information

Product Name	2 Hepten 4 One
CAS No.	4643-25-8
Molecular Formula	C7H12O
Molecular Weight	112.17 g/mol
Synonyms	2-Hepten-4-one; 4-Hepten-3-one; Butylideneacetone; (E)-2-Hepten-4-one; (Z)-2-Hepten-4-one; 3-Oxo-2-heptene; 2-Heptene-4-one
EINECS	225-070-4

Quality Control

Our 2 Hepten 4 One is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and purity. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) for every shipment, detailing key parameters such as assay, identity, and impurity profiles. Our quality systems are designed to meet the stringent requirements of the flavor, fragrance, and fine chemical industries.

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 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 extended stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Specific Gravity (20°C)	0.845 - 0.855
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.428 - 1.432

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