Description

3-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)Cycloheptanone is a specialized organic ketone compound with a unique cyclic structure. This chemical serves as a valuable intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, prized for its specific steric and electronic properties. It is primarily utilized by R&D chemists and process engineers in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fragrance industries for developing novel active ingredients and functional molecules.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: A key synthon in the research and development of new drug candidates, particularly for creating complex molecular architectures.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators requiring specific ketone functionalities.
• Fragrance & Flavor Ingredient: Acts as a precursor for musk-like or other complex odorant molecules due to its cycloheptanone backbone and alkyl substituent.
• Organic Synthesis Building Block: Employed in academic and industrial research for cyclization reactions, chain extensions, and the synthesis of specialty chemicals.
• Material Science Research: Investigated as a monomer or modifier in the development of novel polymers with tailored properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	3-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)Cycloheptanone
CAS No.	40564-95-2
Molecular Formula	C13H24O
Molecular Weight	196.33 g/mol
Synonyms	3-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)cycloheptan-1-one; Cycloheptanone, 3-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-; 1-Cycloheptanone, 3-(3,3-dimethylbutyl)-; tert-Butylbutyl cycloheptanone; 40564-95-2
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 3-(3,3-Dimethylbutyl)Cycloheptanone is produced under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure high purity and consistency, meeting the stringent requirements for research and industrial synthesis. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC/HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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