Description

4-Methyl-3-Pentene-1-One is a highly versatile, unsaturated ketone characterized by its reactive double bond and carbonyl functionality. This compound is valued for its role as a key chemical intermediate and building block in advanced organic synthesis, enabling the production of complex molecules. It is essential for research and development laboratories, fine chemical manufacturers, and industries involved in creating specialty polymers, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemicals.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Intermediate: Serves as a crucial precursor in the synthesis of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and other complex drug molecules.
• Agrochemical Synthesis: Used in the production of advanced pesticides, herbicides, and plant growth regulators.
• Flavor and Fragrance Ingredient: Acts as a building block for creating specific aroma chemicals and synthetic flavors due to its ketone structure.
• Polymer Chemistry: Functions as a monomer or cross-linking agent in the production of specialty resins and polymers.
• Organic Synthesis Reagent: Employed in research laboratories for Michael additions, cyclization reactions, and other carbon-carbon bond forming processes.
• Chemical Research: Utilized in academic and industrial R&D for developing novel synthetic methodologies and new chemical entities.

Basic Information

Product Name	4-Methyl-3-Pentene-1-One
CAS No.	5362-50-5
Molecular Formula	C6H10O
Molecular Weight	98.14 g/mol
Synonyms	4-Methyl-3-penten-1-one; 4-Methylpent-3-en-1-one; 3-Penten-1-one, 4-methyl-; Isopropenylacetone; 3-Methyl-3-buten-2-one (tautomer); Methyl isopropenyl ketone; Unsaturated methyl ketone
EINECS	226-340-9

Quality Control

Our 4-Methyl-3-Pentene-1-One is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes comprehensive analytical testing, including chromatography (GC/HPLC) and spectroscopic methods, to ensure high purity and consistency. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, assay, and impurity profiles are provided with every shipment to guarantee it meets your specific research or production 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 such as strong acids, bases, and oxidizing agents. Due to its highly volatile nature, keep containers tightly sealed when not in use. 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)	≥ 98.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.5%
Refractive Index (n20D)	1.430 - 1.435
Density (20°C)	0.85 - 0.87 g/mL

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