Description

4-Octanone is a versatile eight-carbon ketone valued for its role as a key organic intermediate and solvent. Its specific structure makes it a valuable building block in synthetic organic chemistry and a useful component in specialty formulations. This product is essential for research and development laboratories, fragrance and flavor synthesis, and industrial chemical manufacturing processes.

Application

• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: A key building block for producing more complex organic molecules, including pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.
• Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient: Used in the synthesis of aroma compounds, contributing to fruity, waxy, or cheesy notes in fine fragrances and flavor formulations.
• Specialty Solvent: Employed in research and niche applications where its specific polarity and volatility profile are advantageous for reactions or extractions.
• Laboratory Reagent: Serves as a standard or starting material in analytical chemistry and organic synthesis research within academic and industrial R&D settings.
• Polymer and Resin Modifier: Can be utilized in the production or modification of polymers to alter physical properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Octanone
CAS No.	589-63-9
Molecular Formula	C8H16O
Molecular Weight	128.21 g/mol
Synonyms	Butyl propyl ketone; Dipropyl ketone; Octan-4-one; 4-Oxooctane; Methyl heptyl ketone (isomer); Propyl butyl ketone; FEMA 2802
EINECS	209-660-1

Quality Control

Our 4-Octanone is produced and tested under a strict quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity. We provide comprehensive analytical data to support your quality assurance protocols. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles are available for every batch upon request.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, well-ventilated area away from heat sources and incompatible materials such as strong acids and oxidizing agents. Recommended storage temperature is between 15°C and 25°C. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use to prevent evaporation and maintain purity.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, colorless liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (GC)	≥ 98.0%
Refractive Index (n20/D)	1.413 - 1.417
Specific Gravity (20/20°C)	0.817 - 0.822
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%

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