Description

Perilla Ketone is a naturally occurring furan ketone compound, also known as perilla ketone or egoma ketone. This high-purity intermediate is valued for its distinct chemical structure, making it a versatile building block for advanced synthesis. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the flavor & fragrance, pharmaceutical, and agrochemical industries for research and production applications. Our supply of Perilla Ketone CAS NO 553-84-4 ensures consistent quality and reliable global availability.

Application

• Flavor & Fragrance Industry: Used as a key intermediate or aroma chemical in the synthesis of complex flavor and fragrance compounds.
• Pharmaceutical Research: Serves as a crucial building block or starting material in the synthesis of novel active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other fine chemicals.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Employed as an intermediate in the development and production of specialized pesticides and herbicides.
• Organic Synthesis: Acts as a versatile reagent for constructing furan-containing structures in academic and industrial research laboratories.
• Chemical Intermediates: Utilized in the manufacturing of other high-value chemical products requiring its specific furan ketone backbone.

Basic Information

Product Name	Perilla Ketone
CAS No.	553-84-4
Molecular Formula	C10H14O2
Molecular Weight	166.22 g/mol
Synonyms	1-(3-Furyl)-4-methyl-1-pentanone; Egoma Ketone; 4-Methyl-1-(3-furyl)-1-pentanone; Perillaketone; 3-(1-Oxo-4-methylpentyl)furan; 3-Furyl isoamyl ketone; Dehydroelsholtzia ketone; PK
EINECS	209-048-5

Quality Control

Our Perilla Ketone is produced and handled under strict quality management protocols. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets defined purity and identity specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, purity, and physical characteristics is provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and compliance with your requirements.

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 long-term stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Purity (GC)	≥ 97.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (20°C)	1.478 - 1.482
Specific Gravity (20/4°C)	0.980 - 0.990

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